Applying for your Initial Teaching Credential

Spring 2025 Completers

If you have completed all credential requirements listed on your credential evaluation, please follow the steps listed below to be recommended for your Preliminary Credential.

Step 1: 

  • Complete the CED Exit Survey and CSU Exit Survey
    • Take screenshots of both survey completion confirmations with your name included for uploading to Step 2
  • Ensure all grades have posted
  • ITEP: Ensure your degree has posted. You will receive an email from the university once your degree has posted
  • Single Subject: Ensure evaluations from your University Supervisor have been submitted

Step 2: Submit a Request for Credential Recommendation

  • Fill out our online Request for Recommendation form and attach the following items:
    • Exit Survey screenshots
    • Any missing items (e.g. CPR, U.S. Constitution) that were highlighted on your credential evaluation and have now been completed
      • CalTPA/Program Clearances/Grades/Degree do not need to be uploaded

Step 3: Credential Recommendation

  • Your Request for Recommendation will be routed to a CSULB Credential Analyst who will determine if your file is complete and will submit an online credential recommendation to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)

Step 4: Online Application

  • Watch for a notification email from the CTC (donotreply @ ctc.ca.gov)
  • Follow the instructions in the email from the CTC directing you to complete your portion of the online application and payment

Step 5: Credential Issuance

  • Within approximately 10 days of completing the online application and submitting payment, the CTC will email you notification that your document has been granted and is available for viewing. Log in to your CTC Educator Profile, click on your credential document number and review your credential carefully. Contact the Student Success and Advising Center at (562) 985-1105 as soon as possible if your document is incorrect, or if you have any questions.