How to Apply for Your License

Step 1

• Undergraduate students:
  • Once your degree has been awarded you can request documentation from BSU.
• PostBac and Graduate students:
  • Once your final grades have been posted you can request documentation from BSU.
• Request Licensure Documentation

Step 2

• Requests are processed in the order they are received.
• A Certification Officer will verify your coursework completion.

Step 3

• A Certification Officer will email you the appropriate documentation, which may include:
  • A signed Verification Form
  • Copies of all relevant transcripts
  • An approved plan of study (if required from your program – FasTrack, SPED, DAPE)
• You must print off the above items and a copy of the email from the Certification Officer. Add these pieces to your application packet.

Step 4

• Download the appropriate tiered application from the PELSB website.
  • Initial licensure applicants may complete PELSB’s Online Application.
• If you have questions about completing the PELSB application, please see BSU’s Licensure Webinar PowerPoint.

Step 5

• Send the completed tiered application and all materials you received in Step 3 to PELSB in one application packet. Be sure to review the Checklist included in the PELSB application.

Contact

Teaching.License@bemidjistate.edu