Required Applications
You must submit this application as well as submit an application to Cal Poly Pomona as a post-baccalaureate student seeking a teaching credential. Keep a record of your Cal State Apply confirmation email.
Required Documents
You will be required to provide additional information and documents after you submit this form based on information about you and your academic history/qualifications. Attaching word documents stating “in process” for requirements is not acceptable and will lead to applications not being considered.
Items with an * indicate the requirements for applicants who already hold a teaching credential.
- Official college transcripts. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a CTC approved transcript evaluation agency. Original (sealed) copies of the evaluated transcripts must be provided.
- Certificate of Clearance document or valid Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)*
- A statement of purpose*
- The name and email address of an individual who can complete an academic recommendation on your behalf*
- The name and email address of an individual who can complete a recommendation on your behalf, regarding your experience working or volunteering with youth. It is prohibited for relatives of credential program applicants to be used as recommenders/references.*
- Verification of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement
- Verification of meeting Subject Matter Competence
- Verification of your early field experience hours
- Tuberculosis (TB) clearance documentation*
- US Constitution verification (not required for admission but required at the time of recommendation of an intern or preliminary credential).
- Verification of your $25 Credential Evaluation fee*:
- Students new to CPP must make the payment via the Cashier's Office
- Current or returning CPP students can make the payment via Bronco Direct as follows:
- Login and go to your Student Center
- Click on "Make a Payment" to be taken to the Transact payment site
- Click on "View All"
- Scroll down to select "Credential Evaluation Fee"