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Apply on Time
The application process must be completed well in advance. It is wise for potential student teachers to begin the application process early.
Elementary Education Deadlines:
- Fall: February 15th
- Spring: September 15th
Secondary Education Dealines:
- Fall: March 1st
- Spring: October 1st
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Content Completion
Prerequisites
To be completed prior to submitting a student teaching application
- Admitted to teacher education
- Professional education courses
- ELED majors, must earn B- or above for each class
- SCED majors, must earn C or above for each class
- Major courses
- ELED majors, must earn B- or above for each class
- SCED majors, must earn C or above for each class
- Current background check
*If not current: Background Check Instructions
3
Gather Supporting Documentation
- Resume - You can find resources and examples of professional resumes on the USU Career Design Center webpage. You will submit your resume to your mentor teacher and principal once you have been placed for student teaching, so please use this as an opportunity to showcase your professionalism and experience.
- Complete the USBE Ethics Review
- Advisor Approval Form - Make an appointment with your advisor and fill out the following form:
Elementary/Early Childhood Education Advisor Approval Form
Secondary Education Advisor Approval Form
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Apply for Student Teaching
File your application and attach your application materials
eGrad Application- Apply Here
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the director of Field Experiences, Sharla Hart, at sharla.hart@usu.edu or 435-797-2222.
I applied. Now what?
Next Steps:
1
Apply for Graduation
2
Apply for the Utah Educator License
3
Apply for the Utah Student Teaching Stipend
Info! Further instructions will be provided by the OFE office through email when it is time to apply.
4
Visit the Career Design Center
5
Visit the Utah Teacher Job Board