--- title: Center for Educator Preparation Admission Checklist | UNH CPS description: When seeking acceptance to a teacher licensure program, it's important to stay organized. Here's a checklist to help you get started! --- ![UNH\_CPS\_RGB\_L\_Single\_B](https://cps-info.unh.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/UNH_CPS_RGB_L_Single_B.png?width=489&height=125&name=UNH_CPS_RGB_L_Single_B.png) # Accepted PBTL Student Checklist [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Finfo.granite.edu%2Fvote%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=http%3A%2F%2Finfo.granite.edu%2Fvote%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20http%3A%2F%2Finfo.granite.edu%2Fvote%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20http%3A%2F%2Finfo.granite.edu%2Fvote%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ### Center for Educator Preparation Admission Checklist Congratulations on being accepted to a teacher licensure program.  Here are your next steps to full acceptance. --- #### Create a NHED Account 1\. Create a NHDOE account by logging into: [myNHDOE Account / Ed ID](https://nhdoepm.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CHD/pages/1356136549/myNHDOE+Create+or+Access+your+account) 2\. Email your Ed ID number to: [soestudentdocuments.cps@unh.edu](mailto:soestudentdocuments.cps@unh.edu) --- #### Request Your Transcripts Official transcripts for all previous coursework is required for full admission. Make arrangements with these institutions to have your transcripts sent to the UNH College of Professional Studies. All candidates must have a 3.0 GPA; in addition, post-baccalaureate candidates must have a conferred bachelor’s degree. When submitting your program application, you should include transcripts and any other relevant materials that could be assessed for transfer credit. This could include: - Community college transcripts or transcripts for any college-level coursework completed at another four-year institution. - Military transcripts - Standardized or equivalency test scores In Addition: - Make arrangements for your official transcripts to be sent to Admissions at the UNH College of Professional Studies. - **The UNH CPS CEEB code:** is 0458 - **Mail to:** UNH CPS Admissions, 88 Commercial St, Manchester, NH 03101 **Request official transcripts from your prior institutions to be submitted to: [admissions.cps@unh.edu](mailto:admissions.cps@unh.edu)** --- #### Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA) In order to meet the Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA) requirements, please submit passing scores to one of the following exams:   A current teaching license or a [NH DOE Waiver](https://nhdoepm.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CHD/pages/282361966/Test+Evaluation+Request)  **[PRAXIS CORE](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ets.org%2Fpraxis%2Fabout%2Fbulletin%3FWT.ac%3Dpraxis_25888_register_codes_140610&data=05%7C02%7CClaire.Cortese%40unh.edu%7C8e8f7ca474b74074703c08dc62fe3f9a%7Cd6241893512d46dc8d2bbe47e25f5666%7C0%7C0%7C638494091341376991%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gzr7GcCiBoLtS0bJX%2Bq4mpCmgJbKAMRD6ccCVwJv0dg%3D&reserved=0) -**  [ETS Institution/Recipient Code: UNH-CPS (RA3640)](https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers.html?WT.ac=praxis_25888_register_codes_140610) You must have a passing score on either the Praxis Core or the Pearson Essential Academic Skills Assessment to register for EDC 700 (UG) or EDC 800 (PB). Please note that already licensed educators will just need to email a copy of their current teaching license to [soestudentdocuments.cps@unh.edu](mailto:soestudentdocuments.cps@unh.edu).  --- #### PEPP Candidate Clearance Form The NH Department of Education has mandated that all teacher candidates enrolling in clinical programs submit an official background check through the Department of Safety to meet the requirements of RSA 189:13-c. **You won't be able to enroll in clinical courses until we receive confirmation of your clearance.** **Please follow these steps:** 1. Visit the NHED to follow the steps for the [Criminal History Records Check](https://nhdoepm.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CHD/pages/2026831882/Criminal+History+Record+Check+Clearance)[Process](https://nhdoepm.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CHD/pages/2026831882/Criminal+History+Record+Check+Clearance) **\*Note:** When scheduling your fingerprinting appointment through the Department of Safety, please select THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION as the receiving agency. 2. Email a copy of your final CHRC clearance to: [soestudentdocuments.cps@unh.edu](mailto:soestudentdocuments.cps@unh.edu) Because clearance can take up to 8 weeks, and you won't be able to enroll in clinical courses until we receive confirmation of your approval, please start this process as soon as possible.   --- #### Clinical Experience Educator Authorization Collaborate with your Clinical Experience Educator and your clinical placement site to complete the following form. Submit the [finalized form](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EDC9TTmS82saLWTqZLPFaPu1j475N-V8WPRbPM2Godo/edit?tab=t.0) to the documents email at: [soestudentdocuments.cps@unh.edu](mailto:soestudentdocuments.cps@unh.edu). --- #### Clinical Experience Educator Authorization Email a copy of your Clinical Experience Educator’s current teaching license to the documents email at: [soestudentdocuments.cps@unh.edu](mailto:soestudentdocuments.cps@unh.edu). ##### Admissions Deadlines --- **Spring 2027** January 26 - May 26 Registration opens November 16 for graduate and PBTL students. 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