The teacher education admission portfolio is a combination of forms, transcripts, test scores, and other requirements that applicants will submit to the College of Education and Human Development admissions counselor, Jaclyn Fitzpatrick. Questions about the application process or the admission portfolio, should be directed to Ms. Fitzpatrick at 502-852-0587 or jaclyn.fitzpatrick @ louisville.edu.

All of the directions and forms are listed as links below. Applicants should print, complete and sign forms as appropriate. Include other materials as directed. Applicants should compile all information and forms, and submit to Ms. Fitzpatrick in a sealed envelope with name and telephone number on the front of the envelope. (Do not staple forms, put forms in a binder, or in page protectors.) Application materials can be submitted in person or by mail.

Have you met with an Education advisor? If the answer is "no," then you are encouraged to schedule an appointment BEFORE you start the application process! You may schedule an appointment by calling (502) 852-5597.

Application Deadline

Fall Admission – February 1st by 5:00 p.m.

Please note: If the application deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the admission portfolio may be submitted on the Monday after the deadline by 5:00 p.m.

The following academic requirements, writing and disposition documents, and forms comprise the application to the Professional Phase of the Bachelor of Science in Middle/Secondary Education. Please submit all by the application deadline as instructed above.

Academic requirements

• Application to the University of Louisville
• Official Test Scores
• Official Transcripts
• Overall Grade Point Average
• Prerequisite Course Requirements
• Oral Communication Proficiency
• Written Communication Proficiency

Writing Proficiency and Disposition Documentation

• Personal Statement
• Summary Page
• Personal Reflection
• Letters of Recommendation

Supplemental Forms and Application Materials

(Please note these files require the Adobe Acrobat Reader software. You may download the file or click to read)

• Application Checklist [PDF]
• General Application Admission Forms (Contact Advising Center for admission forms)
• Professional Code of Ethics/CEHD Acceptable Use of Technology Agreement Form [PDF]
• Statement of Understanding of Admission Guidelines [PDF]

Once the application deadline has passed, all complete applications will be processed and sent to members of the faculty admissions screening committee – who will then contact competitive applicants for interview.

Interview (competitive applicants only)

Once interviews have been completed, the faculty admissions screening committee will make admission decisions. Applicants will be notified by mail of the admission decision. Those admitted will receive information about a mandatory orientation session for the program.