How to Upgrade

To apply for an upgrade of your teaching certificate, the following documents must be sent to the Office of Teacher Certification and Records:

  • A completed application form
  • A completed fee schedule and payment of applicable fees
  • Official transcripts, sent directly from the institution to the office. Transcripts should be from all institutions where you completed studies since your last application. PLEASE NOTE: If you have completed all requirements of a program but have not yet received your degree, a letter from the institution will be required stating that you have met the requirements for the degree, the date of which you have met them and the date of conferral of degree.
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