School of Education

Admission requirements and additional details about applying to AWLME programs

• Art Education (grades K-12)
• French Education (grades K-12)
• French Education (grades K-12) & TESOL (grades K-12)
• Music Education (grades K-12) - Choral & General Emphasis
• Music Education (grades K-12) - Instrumental & General Emphasis
• Spanish Education (grades K-12)
• Spanish Education (grades K-12) & TESOL (grades K-12)

Applying for Admission to the School of Education
Art, World Language, and Music Education (AWLME) programs

A How-To Guide for Students

Education majors must apply for and be accepted into the School of Education in order to register for certain education courses (typically field experience and methods) and complete degree and licensure requirements.

The application for admission to the School of Education is open every semester for the first three weeks of the semester. A link to the admission application survey is on the SOE website (www.uwlax.edu/soe).

STEP 1: Are you eligible to apply for admission?
Consult with your academic advisor and your advising planner sheet to determine when/if you are eligible to apply for admission.  You must meet the minimum requirements below:

• EDS 203 (completed or enrolled at the time of application)
• EDS 206 (completed or enrolled at the time of application)
• Completed at least 40 credits of course work with an earned grade (ie: not including pass/fail or S/U courses)
• Earned a combined cumulative GPA of at least 75 (including transfer credits)
  NOTE: If your GPA is less than 2.75, you can still apply by requesting a GPA waiver – see STEP 2 below!!

***Skip STEP 2 if your CGPA is 2.75 or greater***

STEP 2: Write your GPA waiver request letter

If your combined cumulative GPA is less than 2.75, you will need to write a short statement requesting admission with a GPA waiver.  Here are some guidelines:

• The statement should be no more than 500 words
• You will copy and paste your statement into the application survey so no need to worry about formatting
• Your statement should address the following to help the committee understand more about your situation and how you plan to be successful in the program:
  • What factors contributed to your current cumulative GPA?
  • What supports did you seek out to help you improve your coursework?
  • Moving forward, what are your plans for improving your GPA?
  • What are some personal qualities or experiences you would bring to the classroom that we might not find with other applicants?

STEP 3: Complete the application survey

The link to the AWLME application survey is on the SOE webpage. You will be asked to provide the following information:

• Name
• UWL Student ID number
• Mailing address and phone number
• Email address (use your UWL email address)
• When you plan to take Field I – use your advising planner or consult with your advisor to find this information)
• Your combined cumulative GPA – you can find this in WINGS in your Student Center under “Academics”)
• Your major
• Whether you are requesting a GPA waiver
• Criminal Background Check (CBC) release – a CBC is required by the Department of Public Instruction

What happens after I apply?

Applications are reviewed by the AWLME admissions committee and recommendations are sent to the SOE Dean.

Decisions are sent to students from the School of Education no later than the end of the 8^th week of the semester.

 You may apply for Field Experience during the same semester that you are applying for admission!  Please consult with your advisor to determine when you should be applying for Field Experience.

Questions?

Consult with your academic advisor, or email the School of Education: soe@uwlax.edu

Welcome to the School of Education Admission Application. Thank you for your interest in applying to the School of Education! 

Upon completion, you will receive an email confirmation that you completed the survey. Your survey is incomplete if you do not receive an email confirmation. Please note that partially completed surveys will not be accepted. Please do not exit the survey by closing the survey tab. This will result in an incomplete application. 

 Late applications will not be accepted except in extenuating circumstances - see the SOE admissions webpage for more information on how to request an exception. 

Criminal Background Check: The WI Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requires that candidates for admission to a teacher education, administration, or pupil services program successfully pass a criminal background check (CBC) as one criterion for admission. By applying for admission to one of these programs, candidates agree to provide the necessary personal information to UWL in order to initiate their CBC, and to complete their portion of the process prior to the deadline specified in their admission letter. Teacher candidates are responsible for all costs associated with the criminal background checks. The current cost for a routine initial CBC is set by the vendor at . Additional fees can apply for individuals who have lived in multiple states or countries, and the fee is subject to change at any time by the vendor. 

Admission decisions by programs are contingent upon a successful CBC clearance decision by the UWL Office of Field Experience. 

iPad purchase: Teacher candidates who are admitted to the School of Education are required to have an iPad that meets SOE specifications. Once you are admitted to SOE, you will be provided information on how to purchase an approved iPad through the SOE iPad order survey. The fee for the iPad is financial aid eligible and will appear on your tuition bill in the semester following admission to SOE. Teacher candidates who purchase their own device outside of the SOE process and without pre-approval do so at their own risk. 

Please contact SOE if you are seeking pre-approval for purchase of a device outside of this process. Currently, the cost for the latest version ( ) is set by the vendor 

at , and may be higher depending on whether you select optional accessories. Please note that the cost is subject to change by the manufacturer/vendor at any time. 

Meeting the minimum admissions criteria is not a guarantee of admission. Some programs are competitive, and resources limit the number of students who are admitted. Not all students who apply are admitted to the School of Education. 

Questions about the admissions process, criteria, or your eligibility for admission should be directed to your academic advisor. Questions about using the survey can be directed to 

Questions about the admission criteria should be directed to your admission committee chair: 

Do you wish to complete the survey now and apply for admission? 

Yes, I have read the above statement and wish to proceed with the SOE Admission Application 

 No, I would like to continue the survey at a later time. 

 Please enter the following information: 

Last Name 

First Name 

Middle Initial 

Student ID (Starts with 2, can be found in WINGS) 

Complete UWL Email 

Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX) 

Full Address 

Primary Academic Advisor 

Please select your program area and major: 

Program Area Major 

I acknowledge that admission to the School of Education includes participation in the iPad program. 

 Yes, I agree to participate. 

No, I do not wish to participate and wish to speak to someone in the SOE office about my concerns. Please email soe@uwlax.edu 

Have you previously applied for admission to SOE? 

 Yes  No 

What semester do you plan to take Field I ( )? Please refer to your planner to ensure your response is accurate 

Spring 2026 

 Fall 2026 

 Spring 2027 

 Fall 2027 

 Later than Fall 2027 

Students applying for admission to SOE in ECE or EME programs must meet minimum admission requirements. Please indicate whether you have satisfied the following minimum course work requirements: 

1. Hold sophomore standing 

1. Successful completion of EDS 203 with a grade of "C" or better 

1. Successful completion of EDS 206 with a grade of "C" or better 

1. Successful completion of EDS 308 with a grade of "C" or better 

1. Completion or concurrent enrollment in EDS 318 

1. Combined cumulative GPA (including transfer credits) of at least 2.75 (can request admission with a GPA waiver to satisfy this requirement; located later in application) 

Yes, I meet these minimum requirements 

Yes, I meet these minimum requirements with the exception of a CGPA of 2.75, and I will be requesting admission with a GPA waiver 

 No, I do not meet these minimum requirements 

Please List your cumulative GPA: 

NOTE: if your cumulative GPA is below a 2.75, including transfer credits, you MUST request an admissions waiver - located towards the end of the survey 

(500 words maximum) Prepare a written response to answer the following prompt, and enter your statement in the text box provided below. Guidelines for responding to this prompt are available on the SOE admissions webpage for EDS programs. This document should be uploaded below as a pdf file with the naming convention: Lastname-Firstname-EDSWritingPrompt.pdf 

The UWL School of Education has the goal of preparing teacher candidates to be globally responsive teachers. Globally responsive teachers show respect for learners’ varied strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds, and are committed to the pursuit of excellence for all learners. 

1. How does being a globally responsive teacher resonate with your beliefs about teaching and/or the reasons you want to be a teacher? 

1. How can teachers show they are respectful of learners’ varied strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds? Support your response with an example (what you have observed, read, and/or learned) from an education class you have taken. 

1. How can teachers show that they are committed to teaching robust content to ensure all students’ learning? Support your response with an example (what you have observed, read, and/or learned) from an education class you have taken. 

  Drop files or click here to upload 

 (200 words maximum) Describe your experience working with children, including ages of children and estimated hours of experience. Applicants are encouraged to specifically address experiences in structured settings in which they are/ were responsible for the planning and/or implementation of programming for children, including volunteer and paid experiences prior to entering UWL and/or since entering UWL. Include contact information for one reference who can speak about your experience. 

 This document should be uploaded below as a pdf file with the naming convention: Lastname-Firstname-EDS-ExperienceWithReference.pdf 

 Drop files or click here to upload 

 Please complete the following section as you have indicated that your cumulative GPA is below a 2.75: 

 Applicants who have significant extenuating circumstances, that prevent them from meeting the GPA admission criterion (at least 2.75 combined cumulative GPA) may provide a request for consideration. This request should be uploaded below as a pdf file with the naming convention: Lastname-Firstname-EDS-GPAwaiver-request.pdf 

 Work with your advisor to craft a statement responding to the following prompts (500 word maximum): 

1. What factors contributed to your current cumulative GPA? 

1. What support did you seek out to help you improve your coursework? 

1. Moving forward, what are your plans for improving your GPA? 

1. What are some special qualities or experiences you would bring to the classroom that we might not find with other applicants? 

Contact information for one individual who can support your request for consideration and who can speak to your ability to be successful in the appropriate Educational Studies Department Teacher Education Program. Please include at minimum the following contact information, and indicate how the individual knows you: 

1. Name 

1. Phone 

1. Address 

1. Email 

This contact information should be added to the end of the request for consideration letter. The combined document should then be uploaded using the link below. 

 Drop files or click here to upload 

 Is your academic advisor aware that you are requesting a GPA waiver? 

 Yes  No 

  I give permission for UW-La Crosse School of Education to share test scores and placement information with licensing agencies. 

NOTE: If permission is not granted, the School of Education will be unable to provide information to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction or other state licensing agencies beyond initial Wisconsin endorsement. 

 Yes, please type your full legal name: 

 No 

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK RELEASE FORM 

I hereby authorize the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and Office of Field Experience to obtain criminal records about me from any source. I also authorize the Office of Field Experience to provide such records to third parties for the purposes of evaluating my application for acceptance into the School of Education and my teacher education program, and for release to the UWL Youth Protection Officer and/or their designee for the purposes of compliance with UWL Youth Protection Policies on working with K-12 youth on campus. I also understand that I may need to provide such information again prior to field experience, internship and/or student teaching. If I have been charged with, convicted of, pleaded guilty or no contest to, or forfeited bail for any criminal conduct under law or ordinance, and the nature of the charge or conviction is incompatible with the responsibilities of working in a K-12 setting, the School of Education and/or the Office of Field Experience reserve the right to deny admission into the teacher education program. Further, if I have been charged with, convicted of, pleaded guilty or no contest to, or forfeited bail for any criminal conduct under law or ordinance, and the nature of the charge or conviction is incompatible with the responsibilities of working with K-12 youth on campus as determined by the designated campus authority, UWL and/or the Youth Protection Officer reserves the right to deny participation in activities involving K-12 youth on campus. I hereby acknowledge that during the course of my program I shall notify the Office of Field Experience as soon as possible, but no later than the day after the event occurs, when I have been convicted of any crime or have been or are being investigated by any governmental agency for any act or offense. I further acknowledge that if I fail to abide by this, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and Office of Field Experience have the right to immediately terminate my participation in a field experience, internship, practicum or student teaching placement and/or request I meet with the Teacher Candidate Progress Review Committee. I hereby release such third parties and the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, its agents, employees, and officers, including the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and Office of Field Experience from any liability that may arise from the disclosure of any information referenced by this form or from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and/or Office of Field Experience terminating me from an internship, practicum or student teaching placement as described in the immediately preceding paragraph or from any actions received by the Teacher Candidate Progress Review Committee. I hereby also release such third parties and the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, its agents, employees, and officers, including the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and Office of Field Experience from any liability that may arise from the disclosure of any information referenced by this form or from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and/or Office of Field Experience denying me participation in activities involving K-12 youth on campus. I understand that this form is in effect until my degree is completed at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, unless I revoke it in writing and provide such revocation to the Office of Field Experience. I further understand that if I choose to revoke this form, I may not be able to continue in my teacher preparation program. If I do not grant the SOE permission to perform a criminal background check, I recognize that I will not be admitted to my teacher education program, which includes participation in professional coursework and clinical experience. 

NOTE: Students who are scheduled to complete the online criminal background check will receive an email with instructions on how to do so within one month of receiving an admission letter to the School of Education and the aligned teacher education program. 

 I have read and understand the above authorization, acknowledgement, and release, and agree to the terms and conditions. 

Please use a mouse, stylus or finger to sign your full legal name 

By signing this form, I testify that all application information provided to the School of Education on this application is true and accurate. Please use a mouse, stylus or finger to sign your full legal name .

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Admission requirements and additional information  about applying to the EDS programs listed below:

• Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 3)
• Early Childhood Education & Special Education (birth-grade 3)
• Elementary/Middle Education (grades K-9)
• Elementary/Middle Education (grades K-9) & Special Education (grades K-12)
• Elementary/Middle Education (grades K-9) & TESOL (grades K-12)
• Elementary/Middle Education (grades K-9) & French Education (grades K-12)
• Elementary/Middle Education (grades K-9) & Spanish Education (grades K-12)

Admissions Checklist: Educational Studies Department Programs (ECE, EME, and EME dual certification)

STEP 1: Check your academic advising planner in Excel to determine the semester you should apply or contact your advisor.

STEP 2: Check to make sure you have met the minimum requirements to apply.

• Sophomore standing
• Completed EDS 203, EDS 206, and EDS 308 with at least a
• Currently enrolled or completed EDS 318
• Combined Cumulative GPA of 75 or higher

(NOTE: If this requirement is not met complete *Request for Admissions Waiver)

STEP 3: Prepare a written response of 500 words or less to answer the prompt below.

The UWL School of Education has the goal of preparing teacher candidates to be globally responsive teachers.

Globally responsive teachers show respect for learners’ varied strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds, and are committed to the pursuit of excellence for all learners.

• How does being a globally responsive teacher resonate with your beliefs about teaching and/or the reasons you want to be a teacher?
• How can teachers show they are respectful of learners’ varied strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds? Support your response with an example (what you have observed, read, and/or learned) from an education class you have
• How can teachers show that they are committed to teaching robust content to ensure all students’ learning? Support your response with an example (what you have observed, read, and/or learned) from an education class you have taken.

STEP 4: Prepare a written response of 200 words or less to answer the prompt below.

Describe your experience working with children, including ages of children and estimated hours of experience. Applicants are encouraged to specifically address experiences in structured settings in which they are/were responsible for the planning and/or implementation of programming for children, including volunteer and paid experiences prior to entering UWL and/or since entering UWL. Include contact information for one reference who can speak about your experience.

STEP 5: Complete the Application for Admission on the School of Education homepage by 4:00p.m. on Friday of Week 3 of the semester you are applying, Fall or Spring.

*Request for Admissions Waiver:

Work with your advisor and submit a statement responding to the following prompts (500-word limit):

• What factors contributed to your current cumulative GPA?
• What support did you seek out to help you improve your coursework?
• Moving forward, what are your plans for improving your GPA?
• What are some special qualities or experiences you would bring to the classroom that we might not find with other applicants?

Welcome to the School of Education Admission Application. Thank you for your interest in applying to the School of Education! 

Upon completion, you will receive an email confirmation that you completed the survey. Your survey is incomplete if you do not receive an email confirmation. Please note that partially completed surveys will not be accepted. Please do not exit the survey by closing the survey tab. This will result in an incomplete application. 

 Late applications will not be accepted except in extenuating circumstances - see the SOE admissions webpage for more information on how to request an exception. 

Criminal Background Check: The WI Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requires that candidates for admission to a teacher education, administration, or pupil services program successfully pass a criminal background check (CBC) as one criterion for admission. By applying for admission to one of these programs, candidates agree to provide the necessary personal information to UWL in order to initiate their CBC, and to complete their portion of the process prior to the deadline specified in their admission letter. Teacher candidates are responsible for all costs associated with the criminal background checks. The current cost for a routine initial CBC is set by the vendor at . Additional fees can apply for individuals who have lived in multiple states or countries, and the fee is subject to change at any time by the vendor. 

Admission decisions by programs are contingent upon a successful CBC clearance decision by the UWL Office of Field Experience. 

iPad purchase: Teacher candidates who are admitted to the School of Education are required to have an iPad that meets SOE specifications. Once you are admitted to SOE, you will be provided information on how to purchase an approved iPad through the SOE iPad order survey. The fee for the iPad is financial aid eligible and will appear on your tuition bill in the semester following admission to SOE. Teacher candidates who purchase their own device outside of the SOE process and without pre-approval do so at their own risk. 

Please contact SOE if you are seeking pre-approval for purchase of a device outside of this process. Currently, the cost for the latest version ( ) is set by the vendor 

at , and may be higher depending on whether you select optional accessories. Please note that the cost is subject to change by the manufacturer/vendor at any time. 

Meeting the minimum admissions criteria is not a guarantee of admission. Some programs are competitive, and resources limit the number of students who are admitted. Not all students who apply are admitted to the School of Education. 

Questions about the admissions process, criteria, or your eligibility for admission should be directed to your academic advisor. Questions about using the survey can be directed to 

Questions about the admission criteria should be directed to your admission committee chair: 

Do you wish to complete the survey now and apply for admission? 

Yes, I have read the above statement and wish to proceed with the SOE Admission Application 

 No, I would like to continue the survey at a later time. 

 Please enter the following information: 

Last Name 

First Name 

Middle Initial 

Student ID (Starts with 2, can be found in WINGS) 

Complete UWL Email 

Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX) 

Full Address 

Primary Academic Advisor 

Please select your program area and major: 

Program Area Major 

I acknowledge that admission to the School of Education includes participation in the iPad program. 

 Yes, I agree to participate. 

No, I do not wish to participate and wish to speak to someone in the SOE office about my concerns. Please email soe@uwlax.edu 

Have you previously applied for admission to SOE? 

 Yes  No 

What semester do you plan to take Field I ( )? Please refer to your planner to ensure your response is accurate 

Spring 2026 

 Fall 2026 

 Spring 2027 

 Fall 2027 

 Later than Fall 2027 

Students applying for admission to SOE in ECE or EME programs must meet minimum admission requirements. Please indicate whether you have satisfied the following minimum course work requirements: 

1. Hold sophomore standing 

1. Successful completion of EDS 203 with a grade of "C" or better 

1. Successful completion of EDS 206 with a grade of "C" or better 

1. Successful completion of EDS 308 with a grade of "C" or better 

1. Completion or concurrent enrollment in EDS 318 

1. Combined cumulative GPA (including transfer credits) of at least 2.75 (can request admission with a GPA waiver to satisfy this requirement; located later in application) 

Yes, I meet these minimum requirements 

Yes, I meet these minimum requirements with the exception of a CGPA of 2.75, and I will be requesting admission with a GPA waiver 

 No, I do not meet these minimum requirements 

Please List your cumulative GPA: 

NOTE: if your cumulative GPA is below a 2.75, including transfer credits, you MUST request an admissions waiver - located towards the end of the survey 

(500 words maximum) Prepare a written response to answer the following prompt, and enter your statement in the text box provided below. Guidelines for responding to this prompt are available on the SOE admissions webpage for EDS programs. This document should be uploaded below as a pdf file with the naming convention: Lastname-Firstname-EDSWritingPrompt.pdf 

The UWL School of Education has the goal of preparing teacher candidates to be globally responsive teachers. Globally responsive teachers show respect for learners’ varied strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds, and are committed to the pursuit of excellence for all learners. 

1. How does being a globally responsive teacher resonate with your beliefs about teaching and/or the reasons you want to be a teacher? 

1. How can teachers show they are respectful of learners’ varied strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds? Support your response with an example (what you have observed, read, and/or learned) from an education class you have taken. 

1. How can teachers show that they are committed to teaching robust content to ensure all students’ learning? Support your response with an example (what you have observed, read, and/or learned) from an education class you have taken. 

  Drop files or click here to upload 

 (200 words maximum) Describe your experience working with children, including ages of children and estimated hours of experience. Applicants are encouraged to specifically address experiences in structured settings in which they are/ were responsible for the planning and/or implementation of programming for children, including volunteer and paid experiences prior to entering UWL and/or since entering UWL. Include contact information for one reference who can speak about your experience. 

 This document should be uploaded below as a pdf file with the naming convention: Lastname-Firstname-EDS-ExperienceWithReference.pdf 

 Drop files or click here to upload 

 Please complete the following section as you have indicated that your cumulative GPA is below a 2.75: 

 Applicants who have significant extenuating circumstances, that prevent them from meeting the GPA admission criterion (at least 2.75 combined cumulative GPA) may provide a request for consideration. This request should be uploaded below as a pdf file with the naming convention: Lastname-Firstname-EDS-GPAwaiver-request.pdf 

 Work with your advisor to craft a statement responding to the following prompts (500 word maximum): 

1. What factors contributed to your current cumulative GPA? 

1. What support did you seek out to help you improve your coursework? 

1. Moving forward, what are your plans for improving your GPA? 

1. What are some special qualities or experiences you would bring to the classroom that we might not find with other applicants? 

Contact information for one individual who can support your request for consideration and who can speak to your ability to be successful in the appropriate Educational Studies Department Teacher Education Program. Please include at minimum the following contact information, and indicate how the individual knows you: 

1. Name 

1. Phone 

1. Address 

1. Email 

This contact information should be added to the end of the request for consideration letter. The combined document should then be uploaded using the link below. 

 Drop files or click here to upload 

 Is your academic advisor aware that you are requesting a GPA waiver? 

 Yes  No 

  I give permission for UW-La Crosse School of Education to share test scores and placement information with licensing agencies. 

NOTE: If permission is not granted, the School of Education will be unable to provide information to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction or other state licensing agencies beyond initial Wisconsin endorsement. 

 Yes, please type your full legal name: 

 No 

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK RELEASE FORM 

I hereby authorize the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and Office of Field Experience to obtain criminal records about me from any source. I also authorize the Office of Field Experience to provide such records to third parties for the purposes of evaluating my application for acceptance into the School of Education and my teacher education program, and for release to the UWL Youth Protection Officer and/or their designee for the purposes of compliance with UWL Youth Protection Policies on working with K-12 youth on campus. I also understand that I may need to provide such information again prior to field experience, internship and/or student teaching. If I have been charged with, convicted of, pleaded guilty or no contest to, or forfeited bail for any criminal conduct under law or ordinance, and the nature of the charge or conviction is incompatible with the responsibilities of working in a K-12 setting, the School of Education and/or the Office of Field Experience reserve the right to deny admission into the teacher education program. Further, if I have been charged with, convicted of, pleaded guilty or no contest to, or forfeited bail for any criminal conduct under law or ordinance, and the nature of the charge or conviction is incompatible with the responsibilities of working with K-12 youth on campus as determined by the designated campus authority, UWL and/or the Youth Protection Officer reserves the right to deny participation in activities involving K-12 youth on campus. I hereby acknowledge that during the course of my program I shall notify the Office of Field Experience as soon as possible, but no later than the day after the event occurs, when I have been convicted of any crime or have been or are being investigated by any governmental agency for any act or offense. I further acknowledge that if I fail to abide by this, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and Office of Field Experience have the right to immediately terminate my participation in a field experience, internship, practicum or student teaching placement and/or request I meet with the Teacher Candidate Progress Review Committee. I hereby release such third parties and the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, its agents, employees, and officers, including the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and Office of Field Experience from any liability that may arise from the disclosure of any information referenced by this form or from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and/or Office of Field Experience terminating me from an internship, practicum or student teaching placement as described in the immediately preceding paragraph or from any actions received by the Teacher Candidate Progress Review Committee. I hereby also release such third parties and the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, its agents, employees, and officers, including the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and Office of Field Experience from any liability that may arise from the disclosure of any information referenced by this form or from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and/or Office of Field Experience denying me participation in activities involving K-12 youth on campus. I understand that this form is in effect until my degree is completed at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, unless I revoke it in writing and provide such revocation to the Office of Field Experience. I further understand that if I choose to revoke this form, I may not be able to continue in my teacher preparation program. If I do not grant the SOE permission to perform a criminal background check, I recognize that I will not be admitted to my teacher education program, which includes participation in professional coursework and clinical experience. 

NOTE: Students who are scheduled to complete the online criminal background check will receive an email with instructions on how to do so within one month of receiving an admission letter to the School of Education and the aligned teacher education program. 

 I have read and understand the above authorization, acknowledgement, and release, and agree to the terms and conditions. 

Please use a mouse, stylus or finger to sign your full legal name 

By signing this form, I testify that all application information provided to the School of Education on this application is true and accurate. Please use a mouse, stylus or finger to sign your full legal name .

Applicants to all Educational Studies programs will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee using the following criteria:

• Watch a video with tips on applying
• Help with writing your essay

Admission requirements and additional information about applying to the triple licensure PASHE program

• Physical Education (grades K-12)
• Adapted Physical Education (grades K-12)
• Health (grades K-12)

Admission Checklist for the PASHE Program (PE, APE, and SHE certification)

• STEP 1: Talk with your academic advisor to determine if you are eligible and ready.
• STEP 2: Check to make sure you have met the minimum requirements to apply.
  Completed a minimum of 30 credits
  Completed or concurrently enrolled at time of application, foundational coursework with a C or better:
• EDS 203 – School, Society, and Teachers
  EDS 206 – Multicultural Education
  ESS 118 – Foundations of Physical and School Health Ed
  ESS 121 – Teaching Adventure Education in Physical Education
  ESS 200 – Intro to Teaching Methods in PE and SHE
  ESS 212 – Teaching Fundamental Movement Skills in PE
  ESS 231 – Intro to Teaching Adapted PE
• Combined Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher (NOTE: If this requirement is not met, complete *Request for Admissions Waiver)
  Completed at least 8 hours of active involvement with PK-12 children in a
  physical activity setting.
• STEP 3: Prepare your application materials:
  Current Resume (visit Brenda Leahy in Career Services): name the file as:
  Lastname_Firstname_Resume
  Teaching Philosophy and Reflection paper (800 words max): name the file as
  Lastname_Firstname_Philosophy
• STEP 4: Complete the Application for Admission on the School of Education homepage by 4:00 p.m. on the 3rd Friday of the semester you are applying.
• STEP 5: Ask a reference who has been your supervisor in a PE setting to complete the Reference Check Form (link available on SOE admission page)
  
  
• *Request for Admissions Waiver (GPA between 2.70 and 2.75): Prepare the following and include in the application survey
  A statement that addresses the following:
  • What are the reason(s) why the GPA requirement was not satisfied?

Welcome to the School of Education Admission Application. Thank you for your interest in applying to the School of Education! 

Upon completion, you will receive an email confirmation that you completed the survey. Your survey is incomplete if you do not receive an email confirmation. Please note that partially completed surveys will not be accepted. Please do not exit the survey by closing the survey tab. This will result in an incomplete application. 

 Late applications will not be accepted except in extenuating circumstances - see the SOE admissions webpage for more information on how to request an exception. 

Criminal Background Check: The WI Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requires that candidates for admission to a teacher education, administration, or pupil services program successfully pass a criminal background check (CBC) as one criterion for admission. By applying for admission to one of these programs, candidates agree to provide the necessary personal information to UWL in order to initiate their CBC, and to complete their portion of the process prior to the deadline specified in their admission letter. Teacher candidates are responsible for all costs associated with the criminal background checks. The current cost for a routine initial CBC is set by the vendor at . Additional fees can apply for individuals who have lived in multiple states or countries, and the fee is subject to change at any time by the vendor. 

Admission decisions by programs are contingent upon a successful CBC clearance decision by the UWL Office of Field Experience. 

iPad purchase: Teacher candidates who are admitted to the School of Education are required to have an iPad that meets SOE specifications. Once you are admitted to SOE, you will be provided information on how to purchase an approved iPad through the SOE iPad order survey. The fee for the iPad is financial aid eligible and will appear on your tuition bill in the semester following admission to SOE. Teacher candidates who purchase their own device outside of the SOE process and without pre-approval do so at their own risk. 

Please contact SOE if you are seeking pre-approval for purchase of a device outside of this process. Currently, the cost for the latest version ( ) is set by the vendor 

at , and may be higher depending on whether you select optional accessories. Please note that the cost is subject to change by the manufacturer/vendor at any time. 

Meeting the minimum admissions criteria is not a guarantee of admission. Some programs are competitive, and resources limit the number of students who are admitted. Not all students who apply are admitted to the School of Education. 

Questions about the admissions process, criteria, or your eligibility for admission should be directed to your academic advisor. Questions about using the survey can be directed to 

Questions about the admission criteria should be directed to your admission committee chair: 

Do you wish to complete the survey now and apply for admission? 

Yes, I have read the above statement and wish to proceed with the SOE Admission Application 

 No, I would like to continue the survey at a later time. 

 Please enter the following information: 

Last Name 

First Name 

Middle Initial 

Student ID (Starts with 2, can be found in WINGS) 

Complete UWL Email 

Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX) 

Full Address 

Primary Academic Advisor 

Please select your program area and major: 

Program Area Major 

I acknowledge that admission to the School of Education includes participation in the iPad program. 

 Yes, I agree to participate. 

No, I do not wish to participate and wish to speak to someone in the SOE office about my concerns. Please email soe@uwlax.edu 

Have you previously applied for admission to SOE? 

 Yes  No 

What semester do you plan to take Field I ( )? Please refer to your planner to ensure your response is accurate 

Spring 2026 

 Fall 2026 

 Spring 2027 

 Fall 2027 

 Later than Fall 2027 

Students applying for admission to SOE in ECE or EME programs must meet minimum admission requirements. Please indicate whether you have satisfied the following minimum course work requirements: 

1. Hold sophomore standing 

1. Successful completion of EDS 203 with a grade of "C" or better 

1. Successful completion of EDS 206 with a grade of "C" or better 

1. Successful completion of EDS 308 with a grade of "C" or better 

1. Completion or concurrent enrollment in EDS 318 

1. Combined cumulative GPA (including transfer credits) of at least 2.75 (can request admission with a GPA waiver to satisfy this requirement; located later in application) 

Yes, I meet these minimum requirements 

Yes, I meet these minimum requirements with the exception of a CGPA of 2.75, and I will be requesting admission with a GPA waiver 

 No, I do not meet these minimum requirements 

Please List your cumulative GPA: 

NOTE: if your cumulative GPA is below a 2.75, including transfer credits, you MUST request an admissions waiver - located towards the end of the survey 

(500 words maximum) Prepare a written response to answer the following prompt, and enter your statement in the text box provided below. Guidelines for responding to this prompt are available on the SOE admissions webpage for EDS programs. This document should be uploaded below as a pdf file with the naming convention: Lastname-Firstname-EDSWritingPrompt.pdf 

The UWL School of Education has the goal of preparing teacher candidates to be globally responsive teachers. Globally responsive teachers show respect for learners’ varied strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds, and are committed to the pursuit of excellence for all learners. 

1. How does being a globally responsive teacher resonate with your beliefs about teaching and/or the reasons you want to be a teacher? 

1. How can teachers show they are respectful of learners’ varied strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds? Support your response with an example (what you have observed, read, and/or learned) from an education class you have taken. 

1. How can teachers show that they are committed to teaching robust content to ensure all students’ learning? Support your response with an example (what you have observed, read, and/or learned) from an education class you have taken. 

  Drop files or click here to upload 

 (200 words maximum) Describe your experience working with children, including ages of children and estimated hours of experience. Applicants are encouraged to specifically address experiences in structured settings in which they are/ were responsible for the planning and/or implementation of programming for children, including volunteer and paid experiences prior to entering UWL and/or since entering UWL. Include contact information for one reference who can speak about your experience. 

 This document should be uploaded below as a pdf file with the naming convention: Lastname-Firstname-EDS-ExperienceWithReference.pdf 

 Drop files or click here to upload 

 Please complete the following section as you have indicated that your cumulative GPA is below a 2.75: 

 Applicants who have significant extenuating circumstances, that prevent them from meeting the GPA admission criterion (at least 2.75 combined cumulative GPA) may provide a request for consideration. This request should be uploaded below as a pdf file with the naming convention: Lastname-Firstname-EDS-GPAwaiver-request.pdf 

 Work with your advisor to craft a statement responding to the following prompts (500 word maximum): 

1. What factors contributed to your current cumulative GPA? 

1. What support did you seek out to help you improve your coursework? 

1. Moving forward, what are your plans for improving your GPA? 

1. What are some special qualities or experiences you would bring to the classroom that we might not find with other applicants? 

Contact information for one individual who can support your request for consideration and who can speak to your ability to be successful in the appropriate Educational Studies Department Teacher Education Program. Please include at minimum the following contact information, and indicate how the individual knows you: 

1. Name 

1. Phone 

1. Address 

1. Email 

This contact information should be added to the end of the request for consideration letter. The combined document should then be uploaded using the link below. 

 Drop files or click here to upload 

 Is your academic advisor aware that you are requesting a GPA waiver? 

 Yes  No 

  I give permission for UW-La Crosse School of Education to share test scores and placement information with licensing agencies. 

NOTE: If permission is not granted, the School of Education will be unable to provide information to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction or other state licensing agencies beyond initial Wisconsin endorsement. 

 Yes, please type your full legal name: 

 No 

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK RELEASE FORM 

I hereby authorize the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and Office of Field Experience to obtain criminal records about me from any source. I also authorize the Office of Field Experience to provide such records to third parties for the purposes of evaluating my application for acceptance into the School of Education and my teacher education program, and for release to the UWL Youth Protection Officer and/or their designee for the purposes of compliance with UWL Youth Protection Policies on working with K-12 youth on campus. I also understand that I may need to provide such information again prior to field experience, internship and/or student teaching. If I have been charged with, convicted of, pleaded guilty or no contest to, or forfeited bail for any criminal conduct under law or ordinance, and the nature of the charge or conviction is incompatible with the responsibilities of working in a K-12 setting, the School of Education and/or the Office of Field Experience reserve the right to deny admission into the teacher education program. Further, if I have been charged with, convicted of, pleaded guilty or no contest to, or forfeited bail for any criminal conduct under law or ordinance, and the nature of the charge or conviction is incompatible with the responsibilities of working with K-12 youth on campus as determined by the designated campus authority, UWL and/or the Youth Protection Officer reserves the right to deny participation in activities involving K-12 youth on campus. I hereby acknowledge that during the course of my program I shall notify the Office of Field Experience as soon as possible, but no later than the day after the event occurs, when I have been convicted of any crime or have been or are being investigated by any governmental agency for any act or offense. I further acknowledge that if I fail to abide by this, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and Office of Field Experience have the right to immediately terminate my participation in a field experience, internship, practicum or student teaching placement and/or request I meet with the Teacher Candidate Progress Review Committee. I hereby release such third parties and the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, its agents, employees, and officers, including the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and Office of Field Experience from any liability that may arise from the disclosure of any information referenced by this form or from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and/or Office of Field Experience terminating me from an internship, practicum or student teaching placement as described in the immediately preceding paragraph or from any actions received by the Teacher Candidate Progress Review Committee. I hereby also release such third parties and the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, its agents, employees, and officers, including the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and Office of Field Experience from any liability that may arise from the disclosure of any information referenced by this form or from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and/or Office of Field Experience denying me participation in activities involving K-12 youth on campus. I understand that this form is in effect until my degree is completed at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, unless I revoke it in writing and provide such revocation to the Office of Field Experience. I further understand that if I choose to revoke this form, I may not be able to continue in my teacher preparation program. If I do not grant the SOE permission to perform a criminal background check, I recognize that I will not be admitted to my teacher education program, which includes participation in professional coursework and clinical experience. 

NOTE: Students who are scheduled to complete the online criminal background check will receive an email with instructions on how to do so within one month of receiving an admission letter to the School of Education and the aligned teacher education program. 

 I have read and understand the above authorization, acknowledgement, and release, and agree to the terms and conditions. 

Please use a mouse, stylus or finger to sign your full legal name 

By signing this form, I testify that all application information provided to the School of Education on this application is true and accurate. Please use a mouse, stylus or finger to sign your full legal name .

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Admission requirements and additional information about applying to the STEP programs listed below:

• Biology - Science Education Emphasis (grades 4-12)
• Broadfield Social Studies Education (grades 4-12)
• Broadfield Social Studies Education (grades 4-12) - History Emphasis
• Broadfield Social Studies Education (grades 4-12) - Political Science Emphasis
• Broadfield Social Studies Education (grades 4-12) - Sociology Emphasis
• Chemistry - Science Education Emphasis (grades 4-12)
• English Education (grades 4-12)
• English Education (grades 4-12) & Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (grades K-12)
• Mathematics Education (grades 4-12)
• Physics - Science Education Emphasis (grades 4-12)

Admission Checklist for Admission to STEP

All materials must be completed by the 3rd Friday of the semester you are applying in (including waiver information)

• Step 1: Check with your academic advisor to determine the semester you should apply for admission into STEP
  • Decide what semester you will begin field
• Step 2: Check sure you have met the minimum requirements to apply
  • Complete ENG 110 or 112 with a grade of “C” or higher
  • Complete a minimum of 40 earned credits (includes transfer credits)
  • Completed or be concurrently enrolled in EDS 203 or EDS 206
  • Have a combined cumulative GPA 75 or above. A GPA Waiver process exists for students whose GPA is below 2.75. For more information see the end of the checklist.

 Step 3: Prepare your documentation:

• • Current Resume (include experiences working with children and adolescents)
  • Unofficial Transcript (get from WINGS)

Educational Experience Reflection Paper responding to the following prompts – see also STEP reflection paper guidelines

• Prompt 1: Reflect on how your decision to pursue a teaching career has been affected by your experiences as a learner (including the role of influential experiences or teachers) and any prior teaching experiences.
• Prompt 2: Submit a teaching philosophy that highlights your perspective on teaching with regards to your subject area (i.e., science, mathematics, social studies, or English language arts).

BROADFIELD SOCIAL STUDIES MAJORS ONLY:

References: Ask any two people who can comment on your abilities as a teacher or student (one must be a UWL faculty member). Consider former employers or current and former teachers/professors. After you have completed the Qualtrics Survey, references will be notified to fill out a reference form.

• Step 4: Complete the admission application Qualtrics survey (including uploading documents and providing reference contact information if appropriate) by the 3rd Friday of the semester from the SOE website
• Step 5: You may be invited to an interview based on the admission committee/STEP faculty review of your application. You will be emailed within two weeks after you complete the Qualtrics survey to schedule your interview.
  • Prepare by considering how you decided to become a teacher, what are your future plans, experiences with children or adolescents, and your thoughts on the importance of diversity and

All decisions about admission will be sent from the School of Education no later than the end of the 8th week of the semester. Application or meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Welcome to the School of Education Admission Application. Thank you for your interest in applying to the School of Education! 

Upon completion, you will receive an email confirmation that you completed the survey. Your survey is incomplete if you do not receive an email confirmation. Please note that partially completed surveys will not be accepted. Please do not exit the survey by closing the survey tab. This will result in an incomplete application. 

 Late applications will not be accepted except in extenuating circumstances - see the SOE admissions webpage for more information on how to request an exception. 

Criminal Background Check: The WI Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requires that candidates for admission to a teacher education, administration, or pupil services program successfully pass a criminal background check (CBC) as one criterion for admission. By applying for admission to one of these programs, candidates agree to provide the necessary personal information to UWL in order to initiate their CBC, and to complete their portion of the process prior to the deadline specified in their admission letter. Teacher candidates are responsible for all costs associated with the criminal background checks. The current cost for a routine initial CBC is set by the vendor at . Additional fees can apply for individuals who have lived in multiple states or countries, and the fee is subject to change at any time by the vendor. 

Admission decisions by programs are contingent upon a successful CBC clearance decision by the UWL Office of Field Experience. 

iPad purchase: Teacher candidates who are admitted to the School of Education are required to have an iPad that meets SOE specifications. Once you are admitted to SOE, you will be provided information on how to purchase an approved iPad through the SOE iPad order survey. The fee for the iPad is financial aid eligible and will appear on your tuition bill in the semester following admission to SOE. Teacher candidates who purchase their own device outside of the SOE process and without pre-approval do so at their own risk. 

Please contact SOE if you are seeking pre-approval for purchase of a device outside of this process. Currently, the cost for the latest version ( ) is set by the vendor 

at , and may be higher depending on whether you select optional accessories. Please note that the cost is subject to change by the manufacturer/vendor at any time. 

Meeting the minimum admissions criteria is not a guarantee of admission. Some programs are competitive, and resources limit the number of students who are admitted. Not all students who apply are admitted to the School of Education. 

Questions about the admissions process, criteria, or your eligibility for admission should be directed to your academic advisor. Questions about using the survey can be directed to 

Questions about the admission criteria should be directed to your admission committee chair: 

Do you wish to complete the survey now and apply for admission? 

Yes, I have read the above statement and wish to proceed with the SOE Admission Application 

 No, I would like to continue the survey at a later time. 

 Please enter the following information: 

Last Name 

First Name 

Middle Initial 

Student ID (Starts with 2, can be found in WINGS) 

Complete UWL Email 

Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX) 

Full Address 

Primary Academic Advisor 

Please select your program area and major: 

Program Area Major 

I acknowledge that admission to the School of Education includes participation in the iPad program. 

 Yes, I agree to participate. 

No, I do not wish to participate and wish to speak to someone in the SOE office about my concerns. Please email soe@uwlax.edu 

Have you previously applied for admission to SOE? 

 Yes  No 

What semester do you plan to take Field I ( )? Please refer to your planner to ensure your response is accurate 

Spring 2026 

 Fall 2026 

 Spring 2027 

 Fall 2027 

 Later than Fall 2027 

Students applying for admission to SOE in ECE or EME programs must meet minimum admission requirements. Please indicate whether you have satisfied the following minimum course work requirements: 

1. Hold sophomore standing 

1. Successful completion of EDS 203 with a grade of "C" or better 

1. Successful completion of EDS 206 with a grade of "C" or better 

1. Successful completion of EDS 308 with a grade of "C" or better 

1. Completion or concurrent enrollment in EDS 318 

1. Combined cumulative GPA (including transfer credits) of at least 2.75 (can request admission with a GPA waiver to satisfy this requirement; located later in application) 

Yes, I meet these minimum requirements 

Yes, I meet these minimum requirements with the exception of a CGPA of 2.75, and I will be requesting admission with a GPA waiver 

 No, I do not meet these minimum requirements 

Please List your cumulative GPA: 

NOTE: if your cumulative GPA is below a 2.75, including transfer credits, you MUST request an admissions waiver - located towards the end of the survey 

(500 words maximum) Prepare a written response to answer the following prompt, and enter your statement in the text box provided below. Guidelines for responding to this prompt are available on the SOE admissions webpage for EDS programs. This document should be uploaded below as a pdf file with the naming convention: Lastname-Firstname-EDSWritingPrompt.pdf 

The UWL School of Education has the goal of preparing teacher candidates to be globally responsive teachers. Globally responsive teachers show respect for learners’ varied strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds, and are committed to the pursuit of excellence for all learners. 

1. How does being a globally responsive teacher resonate with your beliefs about teaching and/or the reasons you want to be a teacher? 

1. How can teachers show they are respectful of learners’ varied strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds? Support your response with an example (what you have observed, read, and/or learned) from an education class you have taken. 

1. How can teachers show that they are committed to teaching robust content to ensure all students’ learning? Support your response with an example (what you have observed, read, and/or learned) from an education class you have taken. 

  Drop files or click here to upload 

 (200 words maximum) Describe your experience working with children, including ages of children and estimated hours of experience. Applicants are encouraged to specifically address experiences in structured settings in which they are/ were responsible for the planning and/or implementation of programming for children, including volunteer and paid experiences prior to entering UWL and/or since entering UWL. Include contact information for one reference who can speak about your experience. 

 This document should be uploaded below as a pdf file with the naming convention: Lastname-Firstname-EDS-ExperienceWithReference.pdf 

 Drop files or click here to upload 

 Please complete the following section as you have indicated that your cumulative GPA is below a 2.75: 

 Applicants who have significant extenuating circumstances, that prevent them from meeting the GPA admission criterion (at least 2.75 combined cumulative GPA) may provide a request for consideration. This request should be uploaded below as a pdf file with the naming convention: Lastname-Firstname-EDS-GPAwaiver-request.pdf 

 Work with your advisor to craft a statement responding to the following prompts (500 word maximum): 

1. What factors contributed to your current cumulative GPA? 

1. What support did you seek out to help you improve your coursework? 

1. Moving forward, what are your plans for improving your GPA? 

1. What are some special qualities or experiences you would bring to the classroom that we might not find with other applicants? 

Contact information for one individual who can support your request for consideration and who can speak to your ability to be successful in the appropriate Educational Studies Department Teacher Education Program. Please include at minimum the following contact information, and indicate how the individual knows you: 

1. Name 

1. Phone 

1. Address 

1. Email 

This contact information should be added to the end of the request for consideration letter. The combined document should then be uploaded using the link below. 

 Drop files or click here to upload 

 Is your academic advisor aware that you are requesting a GPA waiver? 

 Yes  No 

  I give permission for UW-La Crosse School of Education to share test scores and placement information with licensing agencies. 

NOTE: If permission is not granted, the School of Education will be unable to provide information to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction or other state licensing agencies beyond initial Wisconsin endorsement. 

 Yes, please type your full legal name: 

 No 

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK RELEASE FORM 

I hereby authorize the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and Office of Field Experience to obtain criminal records about me from any source. I also authorize the Office of Field Experience to provide such records to third parties for the purposes of evaluating my application for acceptance into the School of Education and my teacher education program, and for release to the UWL Youth Protection Officer and/or their designee for the purposes of compliance with UWL Youth Protection Policies on working with K-12 youth on campus. I also understand that I may need to provide such information again prior to field experience, internship and/or student teaching. If I have been charged with, convicted of, pleaded guilty or no contest to, or forfeited bail for any criminal conduct under law or ordinance, and the nature of the charge or conviction is incompatible with the responsibilities of working in a K-12 setting, the School of Education and/or the Office of Field Experience reserve the right to deny admission into the teacher education program. Further, if I have been charged with, convicted of, pleaded guilty or no contest to, or forfeited bail for any criminal conduct under law or ordinance, and the nature of the charge or conviction is incompatible with the responsibilities of working with K-12 youth on campus as determined by the designated campus authority, UWL and/or the Youth Protection Officer reserves the right to deny participation in activities involving K-12 youth on campus. I hereby acknowledge that during the course of my program I shall notify the Office of Field Experience as soon as possible, but no later than the day after the event occurs, when I have been convicted of any crime or have been or are being investigated by any governmental agency for any act or offense. I further acknowledge that if I fail to abide by this, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and Office of Field Experience have the right to immediately terminate my participation in a field experience, internship, practicum or student teaching placement and/or request I meet with the Teacher Candidate Progress Review Committee. I hereby release such third parties and the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, its agents, employees, and officers, including the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and Office of Field Experience from any liability that may arise from the disclosure of any information referenced by this form or from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and/or Office of Field Experience terminating me from an internship, practicum or student teaching placement as described in the immediately preceding paragraph or from any actions received by the Teacher Candidate Progress Review Committee. I hereby also release such third parties and the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, its agents, employees, and officers, including the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and Office of Field Experience from any liability that may arise from the disclosure of any information referenced by this form or from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, School of Education, and/or Office of Field Experience denying me participation in activities involving K-12 youth on campus. I understand that this form is in effect until my degree is completed at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, unless I revoke it in writing and provide such revocation to the Office of Field Experience. I further understand that if I choose to revoke this form, I may not be able to continue in my teacher preparation program. If I do not grant the SOE permission to perform a criminal background check, I recognize that I will not be admitted to my teacher education program, which includes participation in professional coursework and clinical experience. 

NOTE: Students who are scheduled to complete the online criminal background check will receive an email with instructions on how to do so within one month of receiving an admission letter to the School of Education and the aligned teacher education program. 

 I have read and understand the above authorization, acknowledgement, and release, and agree to the terms and conditions. 

Please use a mouse, stylus or finger to sign your full legal name 

By signing this form, I testify that all application information provided to the School of Education on this application is true and accurate. Please use a mouse, stylus or finger to sign your full legal name .

BFSS Admissions Pre-Interview Tally Sheet

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The WI Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requires that candidates for admission to a teacher education, administration, or pupil services program successfully pass a criminal background check (CBC) as one criterion for admission. By applying for admission to one of these programs, candidates agree to provide the necessary personal information to UWL in order to initiate their CBC, and to complete their portion of the process prior to the deadline specified in their admission letter.  Teacher candidates are responsible for all costs associated with their criminal background check(s). 

Teacher candidates who are admitted to the School of Education are required to have an iPad that meets SOE specifications (follow this link for a detailed description of the iPad program). The fee for the iPad is financial aid eligible and will appear on the student bill in the semester following admission to the candidate's teacher education program. If the acquisition of an iPad is a financial hardship, please contact SOE to discuss options. Students who are admitted to SOE are provided information on how to purchase the appropriate iPad through the SOE iPad order survey.  Teacher candidates who purchase their own device outside of the SOE process and without pre-approval do so at their own risk. 

SOE faculty and staff recognize that some students pause their studies at UWL for a variety of reasons and later seek to re-enter SOE under their previous or a new program. In addition, students may wish to change to a different education major after being admitted to SOE.

In order to best support students and meet programmatic outcomes in these situations, the following policy was developed. Re-entry/re-admission is reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the SOE Dean’s office and may include program faculty in decision making.

Factors that may affect re-entry/re-admission decisions include: program capacity, changes in curriculum since last enrollment, and changes in admissions processes since last admission to SOE.

This policy applies to:

• Education majors who have been unenrolled in classes for at least one semester and seek to re-enter an SOE program
• Education majors who have been admitted to SOE and wish to change to a different education major (continuous enrollment or pause in enrollment)

Step 1: Students identified above complete the SOE re-entry/admissions_application

This application collects basic information on the student’s situation such as:

• Name, email address, last academic advisor
• Current/most recent education major
• Desired education major 
• SOE admission status (ie: if previously admitted to SOE)
• Last semester attended (if not continuously enrolled)
• A brief description of the reason for pausing (if not continuously enrolled)

Step 2: The Dean's Office notifies the aligned program director of the student’s application, and completes the first review of the application to determine the circumstances of the request and what factors need to be considered.

Step 3: The Dean's Office consults with program faculty/staff, the Office of Field Experience, and/or the Teacher Certification Officer/Academic Services Director to review the situation and make recommendations to the Dean concerning the re-entry/re-admission request.