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UITE Admissions Application

Accepted into the University of Utah, and seeking a teaching license? You're ready to start looking at UITE's admissions process.

What you need before applying:

  • Completion of at least one full semester of coursework at the University of Utah.
  • A current, cleared USBE background check. More information can be found here.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Three professional references who agree to complete our recommendation form (a letter of recommendation may also be submitted as a supplement).
  • Review the program-specific admission checklists for additional requirements and details.
Checklists

Checklists & Tracks

  • Here is the regular licensure year and Intern track for Elementary Education.
    Elementary Licensure Track

    Here is our checklist for materials needed for Undergraduate K-6 and Early Childhood K-3 Admissions Application

    Elementary Eductation Checklist

  • This shows the regular licensure year and Intern track for Secondary Education.

    Secondary Licensure Track

    Here is our checklist for materials needed for Undergraduate Secondary Application Checklist.

    Secondary Eductation Checklist

Undergraduate Elementary & Early Childhood Education
Here is the regular licensure year and Intern track for Elementary Education. Elementary Licensure Track

Here is our checklist for materials needed for Undergraduate K-6 and Early Childhood K-3 Admissions Application

Elementary Eductation Checklist
Undergraduate Secondary Education

This shows the regular licensure year and Intern track for Secondary Education.

Secondary Licensure Track

Here is our checklist for materials needed for Undergraduate Secondary Application Checklist.

Secondary Eductation Checklist
Graduate Elementary Education
Elementary Education graduate programs are offered in partnership with ED PS or SP ED. Applicants must submit two applications:
  • UITE's Admissions (see above).
  • Graduate School's Admissions (ED PS or SP ED, see link below)
Graduate School Online Application

Here is our checklist for materials needed for Graduate Elementary Admissions Application

Gradute Elementary Application Checklist & Materials
Graduate Secondary Education
Elementary Education graduate programs are offered in partnership with ED PS or SP ED. Applicants must submit two applications:
  • UITE's Admissions (see above).
  • Graduate School's Admissions (ED PS or SP ED, see link below)
Graduate School Online Application

Here is our checklist for materials needed for Graduate Secondary Education for ECS, ELP & Master of Arts & Language Pedagogy (MALP)

Education, Culture, & Society Masters of Education with Secondary Licensure Application Checklist & Materials Educational Leadership & Policy Masters of Education with Secondary Licensure Application Checklist & Materials
Masters of Arts In Language Pedagogy (MALP) Gradute Secondary Application Checklist & Materials

Teacher Education Workshop Series

Need help with your application? Our workshops are here to guide you through every step of the Teacher Education Licensure Program and College of Education Scholarship application process.
  • Understanding the UITE Admissions Process
  • Writing a Strong Personal Statement
  • Admissions Q&A
  • Completing Scholarship Applications
LEARN MORE

Professional References

Reference Identification Form

  • Once you have identified your three recommenders, complete the Reference Identification Form.
  • When completing your UITE admissions application, select "I have already identified my recommenders." Selecting a different option will cause the application system to request six recommender forms instead of the required three.

Reference form

  • Each recommender will receive a Reference Form by email to complete and submit.

Optional Letter of Recommendation

  • Recommenders may also submit a letter of recommendation to supplement the Reference Form.
  • For applicants to the 2026–2027 licensure year, optional letters must be emailed to Kristen Lindsay at kristen.lindsay@utah.edu by February 1, 2026.
  • Each recommender will receive a Reference Form by email to complete and submit.