Montana State University

Department of Education Title

College Department

Education Advising Center

Montana State University
Teacher Education Program
Application for Admission - Elementary Education

Application for Admission Paperwork due September 15th for Spring Methods or February 15th for Summer and Fall Methods.
(If the 15th falls on a weekend, paperwork is due the Friday before or Monday after the weekend.)

NOTE: Please read through the entire set of instructions before beginning the application process.

Step 1 – Print Unofficial Transcripts

Step 2 – Complete the Elementary Education Application for Admission Cover Sheet (complete top portion only)
                  http://www.montana.edu/ehhd/educ/advising/forms/ElEdAppCoverSheet2011.pdf

Step 3 – Complete TEPP Form for Major

  • Choose TEPP form based on the catalog year you have declared (refer to your Curriculum Sheet). TEPP forms can be found at: http://www.montana.edu/ehhd/fpcert/tepp-approval.shtml
  • Type in grades only for classes that have been completed
  • Include the name of any transfer or substitution courses in the column labeled "Substitution Courses"
  • Transfer grades will have a "T" in front of the grade (i.e., TA, TB, etc.)
  • Complete Criminal Records Check self-disclosure form (last page of TEPP)
  • Print – one page to a sheet, one-sided only
  • Sign TEPP and Criminal Records self-disclosure form
  • Meet with Advisor for your major to sign TEPP
  • If adding a minor or endorsement, complete the appropriate TEPP form and obtain Advisor's signature
  • View examples of completed forms http://www.montana.edu/ehhd/educ/advising/examples.shtml

Step 4 – Save a copy to a disk/flash drive or make a copy for your records

Step 5 – Complete OPI Content Assessment (2 forms)

Step 6 – Complete Criminal Records Background Check

Step 7 – Submit completed Cover Sheet, TEPP Form, Transcripts, & OPI Content Assessment to Reid 132

Step 8 – Submit completed Criminal Records Check self-disclosure form, Consent & Release Letter, Fingerprint Card and check for $29.25 payable to "Criminal Records" to Reid 247

Note: Failure to complete the Teacher Education Program Admission paperwork in accordance with the above deadlines may delay progress through Methods, Teaching Practicum, and Student Teaching.

Updated 8/25/11