Application for Student or Intern Teaching
This is the universal student teaching application for all SJU students wishing to student teach. This includes, but is not limited to, undergrads, graduates, local, distance, online, elementary education, secondary education and special education.
Application Form
Application Due By: January 30, 2025 (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Applications for Fall 2025 student teaching are now being accepted by the Office of Clinical Experiences. If you are planning to student teach in the Fall 2025 semester applications for FALL 2025 are due January 30, 2025 (NO APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED PAST THIS DATE-NO EXCEPTIONS)
Fall 2025 Graduate Application For Student Teaching Fall 2025
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Application For Student Teaching Fall 2025
Criteria for Applicants
Prior to securing a placement, students MUST meet the following criteria
For All Students
- G.P.A. of 3.00 or higher
- Complete all of the required Education coursework (please see advisor)
For Undergraduate and PLS Students
- Basic Skills Test (All students accepted into the Education Program the Basic Skills Test will be waived until June 2025)
For Secondary Education Undergraduate and Secondary Education PLS Students
- An endorsement letter from your content department chair stating that you have at least a 2.75 G.P.A. in your content area.
About Resumes and Cover Letters
Resumes and cover letters are required to be uploaded at the time of submitting this application. If you are teaching in your own classroom, no cover letter or resume is required.
Resume and Cover Letter Exemplars can be found on the Undergraduate Canvas Advising Site (Resume and Cover Letter Samples)
Teaching Clearances
Clearances valid through the end of the student teaching semester must be in your possession and uploaded to Blackboard prior to starting student teaching. Full details can be found on the Background Clearance webpage.
Office of Clinical Experiences
Dr. Rich Levy rlevy@sju.edu