Application for Licensure
Understanding the process
You must start the licensure process with the University before the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). We will walk you through the licensure process and what and how to complete everything with PELSB.
Please note that the verification process does take time. MOST requests are completed within two weeks; however, they are processed on a first-come basis and hinge on your specific situation. We are required to retrieve all your records and documents. It also depends on the time of year, and the number of verifications that are in the query.
- Program Completers
- Tier 2 or Out of Field Placement
- Out of State applications
You have completed your program and are ready to apply for a Tier 3, Tier 4 or Administrative License
- In order to qualify for licensure your degree has to be officially awarded (if applicable) and all grades must be posted.
You will need to begin by CLICKING HERE. This will take you through a series of questions that will help us process your request. Once you electronically submit your answers and information, we will then be able to complete your verification and walk you through the process.
You are applying for a Tier 2 or an Out of Field Placement
This is for those who are applying for either their first Tier 2 (Verification of Enrollment) or who are renewing their Tier 2 (Meaningful Progress) or applying for Out of Field Placement.
You will need to begin by CLICKING HERE. This will take you through a series of questions that will help us process your request. Once you electronically submit your answers and information, we will then be able to complete your request. When we have made a determination, you will receive an email.
You are applying for Out of State Licensure
Please note that even if you plan to teach in another state it is recommended that you first apply for your Minnesota license.
The licensure process varies by state. Before you begin this process, it is important that you have taken the first step and contacted the licensure state department within the state you are seeking licensure. Only they will be able to explain their licensure process to you. Every state has a different process and they will tell you what type of "verification" they will need. It is the applicant’s responsibility to find out what is needed to apply for out of state licensure.
You will need to begin by CLICKING HERE. This will take you through a series of questions that will help us process your request. Once you electronically submit your answers and information, we will then be able to complete your request. When we have made a determination, you will receive an email.
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