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Welcome Spring 2025 Admit


Congratulations on your admission to the Single Subject Credential Program! 

We're thrilled to have you on board. As you prepare for the Spring 2025 semester, please review the following tasks and important dates to ensure you’re all set to start the semester. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact the Single Subject Program Coordinator.

 
Task#  Task Description Date
1 Attend a Single Subject Registration Orientation

The Single Subject mandatory REGISTRATION ORIENTATION is for newly admitted teacher candidates,and must be attended before candidates can register for their courses.

This registration orientation will assist candidates with:

Do not delay in attending an orientation since courses fill up quickly. (If no orientation dates are listed, contact the Single Subject Program Coordinator to schedule a one-on-one orientation.)

  • You do not need to register, just use the Zoom link below at the date that works best for you.
  • You must use your Fresno State email address to access the Zoom meeting.

Single Subject Orientation Zoom Meeting

December 10, 2024 noon (AG and/or make-up)

 

 

TBA:  TRRE and FTRP Orientation Date

2 Register for the Teacher Education Induction Ceremony & Orientation

The Spring 2025 INDUCTION ORIENTATION is mandatory for teacher candidates enrolling in their first clinical practice course (EHD 155A). This day will include critical information about the Teacher Education Program, the Single Subject Credential Program, clinical practice experiences, and the Fresno Assessment of Student Teachers (FAST). Candidates who have already attended the orientation in a previous semester are not required to attend the orientation again.

Induction Ceremony & Orientation Registration

January 21, 2025

Registration is limited to the first 300 individuals. Please be sure to register today.

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

Clinical Practice Application

Priority deadline for new admits: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Extended deadline: Sunday, December 6, 2024.

For closed applications, contact the Office of Clinical Practice at OCP@csufresno.edu.

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.  Registration course numbers will be provided to teacher candidates during the Mandatory Registration Orientation. All admitted credential candidates are expected to register for their courses upon attending orientation.

Just a quick reminder: while some courses are offered online, the Teacher Education Programs are not fully online, NOR are they deemed an online program.

Registration Support

Register for classes immediately after attending the Single Subject mandatory REGISTRATION ORIENTATION. 

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.

Tk20 Purchase Instructions

Purchase by date: January 15, 2025

Purchase today to avoid any unforeseen issues and ensure your account is set up before the semester begins.

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