Upon successful completion of your program, the Office of Teacher Preparation will file for your Virginia teaching license for you. In order for you to be recommended/eligible for a license, you must:

  • have a grade of at least C- in the student teaching internship
  • have demonstrated through student teaching that you've met the competencies necessary to be a successful teacher
  • have passing scores on the Praxis II, VCLA, and VRA (elementary candidates only) examinations
  • have completed training in reporting child abuse/neglect.

All required documents must be on file in the Office of Teacher Preparation no later than May 15th of the year you are completing your program.

These items include the Virginia Teaching Application, official transcripts of all coursework (undergraduate and graduate), official test scores, and a check for $50.00, payable to Treasurer of Virginia.

For further information on licensure, see the Virginia Department of Education.