Welcome to the Office of Teacher Education Admission at Montclair State University!
Are you ready to become a teacher? You’re in the right place! This page is your starting point for applying to Montclair State University’s nationally accredited Teacher Education Program—a program known for preparing dynamic, equity-minded educators ready to lead in today’s classrooms.
Whether you’re pursuing a single certification or a combined Bachelor’s/Master’s with dual certification, we’re here to guide you through every step of the admissions process.
Spring 2026 Teacher Education Admission Application Open (as of June 2nd, 2025)
Please Click Here to Apply
Admissions Process
Understanding the steps can help you plan ahead. Here’s what to expect when applying to the Teacher Education Program:
- Review Eligibility Criteria
- Make sure you meet the academic program, GPA, and prerequisite requirements for your certification path.
- Complete Your Application
- Submit all required materials by the deadline.
- Track Your Application
- Monitor your status to ensure all documents have been received.
- Schedule & Attend Your Interview (if eligible)
- Participate in a virtual group interview as part of the admissions process.
- Preparation sessions are available to help you feel confident and ready.
- Receive Your Admission Decision
- You’ll be notified via email once your application and interview have been reviewed.
Eligibility Criteria
Requirements vary slightly by certification path. All applicants must meet the following to be considered:
- Admission to Montclair State University – Undergraduate Admissions
- GPA Requirement:
- 3.0 for applicants to a single certification program
- 3.25 for applicants to the Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Program with Dual Certification
- Prerequisite Coursework:
- P-3 & K-6 Certifications – 3 courses
- P-12 Certification – 2 courses
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Supplemental Requirements:
Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement for full admission, whose GPA is 0.25 points below the overall/major GPA requirement, are automatically reviewed as supplemental applicants and must submit a Supplemental Essay as part of their application.
- Single Certification:
- Students with an overall and/or major GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 will be considered supplemental applicants.
- Dual Certification (Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s):
- Students with an overall and/or major GPA between 3.0 and 3.24 will be considered supplemental applicants.
The Supplemental Essay prompt is included in the Teacher Education application.
Admission Requirements
Your application is considered complete when the following materials are submitted:
- Completed Teacher Education application
- Unofficial Montclair State University transcript (this can be accessed through NEST)
- Admission essay(s)
- Single Certification – 1 required essay
- Dual Certification – 2 required essays
- *Supplemental essay for supplemental applicants*
- Resume
- Letter of Recommendation
- Must be from a college-level professor
- Students must follow up to ensure it is submitted by the deadline
Deadlines
| Start Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall Admission (Single AND Dual Certification) | February 1st |
| Spring Admission (Single Certification ONLY) | September 15th |
Please note: Combined Bachelor’s / Master’s with Dual Certification applicants may only begin in the Fall and will adhere to the February 1st deadline.
Have Questions? We’re Here to Help!
Our Teacher Education Admissions team is ready to support you through the process.
- Non-MSU students: Book an appointment with Cherese Jackson, Assistant Director, or Hiba Khalil, Pre-Program Advisor
- Current MSU students: Use Navigate via NEST to schedule an appointment in Navigate, select ‘academic advising’ and ‘I’m thinking about teaching and I have questions.’