Transcript Policy

Transcripts You Will Send to Your Certification Partner

• An official degree-conferred transcript. This must come directly from your graduating institution. Certification Partners will prefer electronic copies but will also accept mail copies. Please be aware of slower mail processing times.

• Any official transcripts from any/all transfer credits taken. This must come directly from your graduating institution. Certification Partners will accept electronic or mail copies, however mail copies result in slower processing times.

  • Even if your transfer credits appear on your degree conferred transcript you still must send in official copies from the institution where those transfer credits were taken. Please reach out to your Certification Partner if you have any questions. 

• Official transcript(s) from your study abroad institution (if you studied abroad). In some instances these may not be needed, please confirm with your Certification Partner if you need to take this step before ordering anything. 

Transcripts You Will Bring With You to the Region (For School Staffing)

• 1 copy of your official degree baring transcript in a sealed envelope. You will hold on to this copy as your school will likely need it to process your hire and ensure you get your first pay check. Not having a copy of your transcript on hand can lead to delays in your hiring process and/or ability to be paid so it is critical you take this step.

  • You do not need to bring transfer or study abroad credits, those will only go to your Certification Partner. 

  • If you are hired before Pre-Service you can confirm with your school if they need a transcript. If you are hired at a Chicago Public School (CPS) you will need a sealed copy of your transcript. If you are hired at a Charter School it can depend, please confirm with your school before ordering a copy. 

  • If you will not receive your degree confirmed transcript until late June/July please let us know and take steps to ensure that it is ordered as soon as it is available. 

GPA Requirement Guidelines

Per Certification Partner admission guidelines you must graduate with a cumulative GPA of 2.5. This GPA will be calculated factoring in ALL transfer credits, even credits that do not appear on your degree baring transcript. If you have concerns that your cumulative GPA might be below a 2.5 please reach out to Steven Grosso immediately as this would prevent you from getting licensed and teaching on the first day of school.