Requirements for Graduation and Teacher Certification (BS Students)
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Buffalo, NY 14214
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| Title | Activity | Recommended Date to Complete | |
| NYSTCE | Pass all NYS exams. Elem. Ed. exams: LAST; ATS-W; CST—Multi-Subjects Adol. Ed. with Special Ed. exams.: LAST, ATS-W, CST—content area, CST—Students with Disabilities. See New York State Teacher Certification Examinations |
LAST- 3rd year ATSW-4th year (after Methods) CST-4th year, 1st semester |
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| Fingerprinting | Requirement for NYS certification (BS Education candidates). Fingerprinting appt. available at the Buffalo Campus, 77 Humboldt, or local Police Station. Fee varies. See Guidelines for Certification or multi-media tutorial |
Junior year | |
| Fingerprinting Application | Complete an online fingerprinting application with the NYS TEACH System. Approx $94 fee. |
Junior year | |
| NY Teaching Application | Create a teaching application with the NYS TEACH System. This is your TEACH account. Approx $50 fee. Application guidelines are available: Guidelines for Certification or the multi-media tutorial. Choose initial certification. Choose Childhood Education. Program Codes:
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3rd year | |
| Credential File | It is highly recommended that all education students establish a credential file with the Office of Career Planning. See more information on credential files (what they are, how/when to set up, etc.)  |
End of junior or start of senior year | |
| Coursework | All required coursework has been completed. | Last semester of attendance | |
| Transcripts | All official undergraduate transcripts have been received by the Registrar's Office | Last semester of attendance | |
| Holds | No college holds on any account | Last semester of attendance | |
| Graduation Fee | Apply online for graduation—contact the Registrar’s Office. (You must apply to graduate to receive your diploma and be certified to teach—whether or not you attend the ceremony.) Pay graduation fee (approx. $50) to Business Office |
Last semester of attendance | |
| Recommendation Form | Submit a Medaille College Recommendation Form for a New York State Teaching Certificate to the OSTC. [Must include student ID number and SSI/SSN on form.] |
Last semester of attendance | |
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