Guidelines to Apply for Illinois Teacher Certification

1. Students completing degree requirements in an initial certification program BA-Elem Ed, BA-ECE, BA-Sec, MAT and MA-UT) are entitled to Illinois Certification. Students are strongly encouraged to apply for teacher certification upon completion of their program.
2. Step 1: Complete the Application for Teaching Certificate and return it to the Registrar's Office (Judy Ludwig) during the term in which you plan to graduate. Forms are available in the Registrar's Office.
3. Step 2: Be sure to complete all State of Illinois tests.
4. Step 3: Secure official transcripts from other colleges/universities you have attended outside of Concordia. Ask that these transcripts be sent to you IN A SEALED ENVELOPE. Do not open these copies; they will need to be sent to the regional office.
5. Step 4: The Registrar's Office, after it has completed the final degree audit approximately three weeks after commencement, will send you the signed application with an official Concordia University transcript in a sealed envelope. We will provide you with directions on which regional office to send your application, all official transcripts you have received, and the appropriate fee.
6. The normal processing time for the regional office can be anywhere from 3-6 weeks. However, you can secure a form from the regional office that indicates your certification by entitlement application is on file. This form will normally be sufficient to apply for positions and go through interviews.
7. If you have any questions please contact:

Constance Pettinger, Registrar
Phone: 708/209-3045
gary.wenzel@cuchicago.edu

Judy Ludwig, Assistant Registrar
Phone: 708/209-4081
judy.ludwig@cuchicago.edu