Office of Teacher Education Student Application and Clearance

Candidates seeking to obtain licensure in any teacher preparation program at the University of Arkansas need to first apply to the Office of Teacher Education. A $100 fee will be assessed along with your application. You will receive a confirmation email detailing next steps to take after your application and fee are processed.  Please note you do not have to have completed all testing and background check requirements to complete this form.

Clearance Requirements

  1. Completed application and successful fee submission
  2. Passing scores on any combination of reading, writing, and math scores from ACT, SAT, GRE, and/or Praxis Core
  3. Approved status on an Arkansas Department of Education background check

When we have verified all steps above have been completed, you will receive confirmation by email

NOTE: Clearance from Teacher Education at the University of Arkansas IS NOT admission into your specific program of choice. You must contact your content area adviser for further program specific requirements and deadlines.