Admission Requirements
Students may seek Texas teaching credentials through the Teacher Development Center (TDC) Educator Preparation Program.
Undergraduate & Transfer Students
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Alternative Certification Students & Post-Baccalaureate Students
A student who has already earned a bachelors degree and ONLY seeking a certification is called an Alternative Certification student. A Post-Baccalaureate student is an individual who has already earned a bachelor’s degree and is seeking a graduate degree and a teacher certification simultaneously. Learn more:
TDC Important Dates & Deadlines Fall 2025
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 25, 2025 | Classes Begin |
| August 21, 2025 | Last Day for Regular Registration |
| August 22 to September 2, 2025 | Late Registration & Last Day to Add/Swap |
| August 22, 2025 | Clinical Teachers & Residents Seminars, 12:30-4pm, HH 2.706 |
| September 1, 2025 | University Closed for Labor Day |
| September 3, 2025 | Priority Graduation Application Due |
| September 5, 2025 | Practice Tests, 8am-Noon, ML2 1.216, Reserve your spot ahead of time |
| September 8, 2025 | Student Observation Hours can start in school districts |
| September 10, 2025 | Last Day to Drop a Class with a “W” |
| September 10, 2025 | Clinical Teaching Sign Up Meeting for Spring 2026, 10:30am-Noon, TDC Conference Room, Reserve your spot ahead of time |
| September 10, 2025 | Classroom Management Sign Up Meeting for Spring 2026, 4-5:00pm, TDC Conference Room, Reserve your spot ahead of time |
| September 11, 2025 | Clinical Teaching Sign Up Meeting for Spring 2026, 4-5:30pm TDC Conference Room, Reserve your spot ahead of time |
| September 11, 2025 | Classroom Management Sign Up Meeting for Spring 2026, 10:30am-Noon, TDC Conference Room, Reserve your spot ahead of time |
| September 12, 2025 | Clinical Teaching & Residency Seminar, 12:30-4pm, ML2 1.218 |
| September 19, 2025 | Clinical Teaching & Residency Seminar, 12:30-4pm, ML2 1.218 |
| September 20, 2025 | PPR Workshop, ML2 1.214, 9am-1pm, Reserve your spot ahead of time |
| September 20, 2025 | Practice Tests, 8am-Noon, ML2 1.216, Reserve your spot ahead of time |
| September 26, 2025 | Clinical Teaching & Residency Seminar, 12:30-4pm, ML2 1.218 |
| October 1, 2025 | Final Graduation Application |
| October 10, 2025 | Practice Tests, 8am-Noon, ML2 1.216, Reserve your spot ahead of time |
| October 18, 2025 | Mid-Term Grades Due & Viewable Online |
| October 18, 2025 | Core Subjects EC-6 & 4-8 Workshop, 9am-1pm, ML2 1.216, Reserve your spot ahead of time |
| October 24, 2025 | Practice Tests, 8am-Noon, ML2 1.216, Reserve your spot ahead of time |
| October 24, 2025 | Clinical Teachers & Resident Interview Workshop, 10am-Noon, ML2 1.218 |
| November 1, 2025 | Commencement Tickets & GradPass Available |
| November 8, 2025 | Practice Tests, 8am-Noon, ML2 1.216, Reserve your spot ahead of time |
| November 14, 2025 | Student Observation Hours due in ED 3314, ED 4352 & ED 4353 |
| November 21, 2025 | Deadline to submit observation hours & certificates |
| November 21, 2025 | Practice Tests, 8am-Noon, ML2 1.216, Reserve your spot ahead of time |
| November 24-26 | No Classes for Fall Break |
| November 27-30, 2025 | University Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday |
| December 1, 2025 | All Official TExES Certification Exam scores posted & passed to move into Clinicals |
| December 5, 2025 | Practice Tests, 8am-Noon, ML2 1.216, Reserve your spot ahead of time |
| December 6, 2025 | Pinning Ceremony for Newly Certified Teachers, HH Lobby & Auditorium, 1:30pm-3:30pm |
| December 9, 2025 | Last Day of Classes |
| December 10, 2025 | Reading Days (Study Days Prior to Final Exams) |
| December 11-16, 2025 | Final Exams |
| December 17-20, 2025 | Commencement Activities |
| December 19, 2025 | All Grades Due |
| December 20, 2025 | Degree Conferral Date |
| December 22, 2025-Jan. 1, 2026 | University Closed for Winter Break |