Credential Programs

Welcome Fall 2026 Admit

Congratulations on your admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program!

We're thrilled to have you on board. As you prepare for the upcoming semester, please take a moment to review the following tasks and important dates to ensure you’re all set. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact your program coordinator.


#	Task	Description	Date
1	Attend a Multiple Subject Registration Orientation	The Multiple Subject Registration Orientation is mandatory for newly admitted teacher candidates and must be attended before candidates can register for their courses.	TBA
2	Register for the Teacher Education Induction Ceremony & Orientation	The Fall 2026 orientation is mandatory for teacher candidates (not required for teacher residents) enrolling in their first clinical practice course (EHD 178). This day will include critical information about the Teacher Education Program, the Education Specialist Credential Program, clinical practice experiences, and the Fresno Assessment of Student Teachers (FAST). If you're not enrolling in a clinical practice course this semester, please wait to attend the orientation until the semester you plan to enroll. Check back on March 16, 2026 to complete the registration form.	Registration Opens: March 16, 2026 Register by Date: May 22, 2026 Orientation Date: August 28, 2026
3	Complete the Clinical Practice Application	The Office of Clinical Practice (OCP) coordinates placements and assigns university coaches. To communicate your placement preferences, please complete the clinical practice application by the priority deadline date (teacher candidates in the Ag program do not need to complete this application). This also helps OCP identify coach hiring needs for the upcoming semester. After submission, your name will be added to the OCP placement sheet. Candidates are strictly prohibited from making their own school site placements. Residents do not need to submit this application Students who do not submit their placement application on time will be placed by availability rather than preference Check back on March 16, 2026 to complete the Clinical Practice Application.	Applications Open: March 16, 2026 Priority Deadline Date: March 29, 2026
4	Register for courses	Teacher candidates will follow their advising plan to determine which courses to register for in each semester of their credential program. The credential program will provide registration course numbers to teacher candidates prior to the start of the semester. Registration Support	Register for classes immediately after attending the Multiple Subject Registration Orientation (see Task 1) (or after receiving registration information from the program coordinator)
5	Purchase Tk20	Teacher Candidates are required to purchase their Tk20 account prior to the start of the semester of their first clinical practice (EHD 155A) course. A Tk20 account is approximately $110.00+ sales tax (calculated based on the ZIP code entered for the billing address). This is a one-time purchase that will give you access to your student files for seven years. Purchase Today!	Purchase immediately after registering for courses.
6	Review the Teacher Education Programs Handbook	The Teacher Education Programs Handbook is a valuable resource providing essential information and guidance throughout your academic journey. The Teacher Education Program Policies apply to all teacher candidates admitted to a Teacher Education Program. The Credential Program Specific Policies apply to teacher candidates admitted to that specific program. Additional Policies & Resources outline expectations of university coaches and mentor teachers, and list university resources available to teacher candidates. Teacher Education Programs Handbook	Ongoing
7	Regularly check your Fresno State Portal	Check the To Do List in your Student Services Center periodically as these items will need to be completed before certain junctures in the program depending on the item to be completed. My Fresno State Portal	Ongoing