Teaching Licensure
BEFORE
PROCEEDING...
It is highly recommended that you have evidence of graduation and that you have met ALL Minnesota teacher testing requirements prior to applying online for licensure. Once the fee is submitted, you have 60 days to obtain recommendation from SCSU. Students who apply too early will be in jeopardy of losing their processing fee submitted to MDE.
Read through all instructions to become familiar with them before proceeding.
Instructions for first time full time Minnesota license
After submitting your teaching licensure application to the MN Department of Education via the online process, please send materials directly to the Office of Records and Registration, AS-118 for institutional endorsement. Any partial or incomplete submission will be returned to the applicant.
- Go to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) web site at http://education.state.mn.us
- Click on Educator Excellence and then choose Licensing.
- Under Apply for a New Teacher License choose New Licensure Instructions and Registration Guide.
- Carefully read p.1 Overview, p. 2, p. 3, and p.4.
- Back on the Licensing page, under Related MDE Resources, select Online Licensing System.
- You are now ready to set up your user profile including a User ID and a Password. Click on Create New MDE Accountsection.
- After you accept the agreement, you will enter the user information (first name, last name, full name, etc.)
- From this point, you will follow the screen prompts as you submit information. If problems, contact MDE at 651-582-8691.
- Upon completion of the online application, the Department of Education will have received your application, your conduct review statement, and your fees. You have sixty (60) days from this point to submit your supplemental materials which include the license application cover page, the verification page, and the fingerprint card.
You must submit the following items to the Office of Records and Registration, AS-118 at St. Cloud State University: (NOTE: We recommend using a large manila envelope for mailing/delivery to SCSU.)
- License Application Cover Page – This form is downloaded via the online application process and will indicate the applicant information required by the Minnesota Department of Education.
- Verification of Completion of a State-Approved Licensure Program Form – This form is downloaded via the online application process and will indicate the applicant’s name, address, date of birth, phone number and a processing number. BE SURE THE TOP PORTION OF THIS VERIFICATION FORM IS COMPLETE. The Certifying Officer in the Office of Records and Registration will complete this form.
- Fingerprint Card - It must be a Minnesota Department of Education fingerprint card. Make sure all the required personal information and your signature is completed on the form. To be fingerprinted, you may go to the PublicSafety Department located on campus (appointments are required) or to any local law enforcement agency. Do not bend or fold this card.
SCSU will verify completion of your program and forward your supplemental materials to the MDE. Applicants should verify that all financial obligations to SCSU have been cleared.
Please send the items listed above directly to:
Office of Records and Registration
St. Cloud State University
720 Fourth Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
Any partial or incomplete submission will be returned to the applicant. Any questions can be directed to Rita Moore @ 320-308-4037 or rcmoore@stcloudstate.edu.