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Conditional Admission - Intern Teacher Credential Program

This article outlines the specific pathway for candidates entering the Intern Teacher Credential Program who are still finalizing enrollment requirements.

Why? 

In the Intern Teacher Credential Program, conditional admission is most often utilized for candidates who have met most admissions requirements, but are missing one or more of the items listed below. Conditional admission allows a candidate to begin the enrollment process and complete the Preservice course while satisfying the required enrollment items by the conditional enrollment deadline. 

Potential Exceptions

A candidate may be conditionally admitted if all admissions requirements are met by the application deadline with the following exceptions:

  • Delay in securing an offer for an intern-eligible teaching position due to employer's availability (i.e. summer break) and/or awaiting a hiring decision.
  • There is a pending official partnership agreement (MOU) in place between your employer and Reach University.If you receive a job offer close to the conditional enrollment deadline, your employer will have a two-week grace period after the deadline to sign and approve the MOU.
  • If your SMCR results (i.e. CSET Subtest scores and/or coursework) are pending and expected to arrive by the conditional enrollment deadline.
  • *If you are registered to take a CSET Subtest(s) for a credential area that offers limited testing availability (4 or fewer testing opportunities in a year). This scenario typically applies to Single Subjects including Art, Music, and Physical Education. 
  • You are graduating (or just graduated) from a bachelor’s degree program and are waiting to receive proof of official transcripts from the college/university. Please provide a letter from the Registrar verifying that your degree has been conferred and that the official transcript is forthcoming.

*Important Note: Intern credentials are typically issued with a start date of August 1/January 2. However, if you meet Subject Matter Competence Requirements (SMCR) after that date, your credential start date must match the date you meet SMCR.

For example, if your employment begins on August 1, but you meet SMCR on August 15, your intern credential will be issued with an August 15 start date. In this case, your employer must place you on a separate credential document (such as a PIP or STSP) to cover the gap from August 1 to August 15.

How do I qualify for conditional admission? 

To be offered conditional admission you must:

  • Complete all other admission requirements besides the potential exceptions listed above. 
  • Sign the Conditional Admit Attestation Form located within your application portal. 
  • Demonstrate that you are actively working toward satisfying your outstanding requirements by the general enrollment deadline. This may include:
    • Employment: If you have not yet secured a qualifying teaching position, please provide documentation of your search. This may include HR portal screenshots showing active applications, interview invitations, or a Letter of Intent from a potential site leader.
    • SMCR: Provide a PDF or screenshot of an official CSET registration confirmation
    • Transcripts: Provide tracking information for any pending official transcripts or provide a letter from the Registrar verifying that your degree has been conferred and that the official transcript is forthcoming.

What Happens if Requirements are Not Satisfied?

Conditional admission is a time-sensitive status. If you are unable to provide proof of Subject Matter Competence, eligible employment, and/or a conferred bachelor's degree by the conditional enrollment deadline, the following actions will occur:

  1. Administrative Withdrawal: Your enrollment in the Intern Teacher Program for the intended term will be cancelled and will not be allowed to enroll in coursework for the Fall or Spring semester. 
  2. Preservice Credit: You may complete pre-service and receive credit, but you will not transition into the next semester of the Intern program.
  3. Future Readmission: You will be encouraged to pursue the readmission process as long as you successfully meet the outstanding requirements and have successfully completed Preservice.
  4. Employment Notification: Because intern credentials are tied to employment, Reach will notify your school district or employer that your program status is no longer active.