Student Forms and Instructions
Phase 1 Credential Program Consent Form - For Integrated Concentration Only
Integrated Concentration Students who have registered for their final semester of BA level coursework, and who are applying for admission to the Credential phase of their program at CSUSB, should submit the following form to request certification that they are eligible to begin their credential courses.
Request for Livescan Form
Students need to obtain a certificate of clearance in order to complete their student observations (when taking EDMS 2301] and when applying for admission to the credential program. Instructions for obtaining and certificate of clearance and a link to the Live Scan Service request form are here:
How to Obtain a Certificate of Clearance Document
Request for Certificate of Clearance Form
Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit
The linked presentation below is based on extensive research conducted in Summer 2024. Please note that the CTC continuously updates its information and the info in the presentation may not always be the most up-to-date.
Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit
Basic Skills Proficiency Coursework
As of July 1, 2024, students completing a BA/BS degree from CSUSB or from any 4-year accredited university no longer need to demonstrate their Basic Skills to start a teaching credential or substitute teach. However, if a student is getting a waiver for the BA to substitute teach PIOR to earning a BA/BS, they need to demonstrated their basic skills. The following document lists the courses that students must complete with grade of B- or better in order to qualify for the Basic Skills Proficiency Waiver (CBEST waiver).
Students who do not qualify for a waiver based on coursework would take some or all of the components of the CBEST exam.
Instructions for Requesting Course Overloads Virtually
Students can follow this link for instructions from the Office of the Registrar regarding the online add process for courses needing permission from faculty and chairs to register.
Enrollment: Permission Request “How To” Guide
Other Office of the Registrar Forms
A wide range of other Registrar’s Office forms can be found here. Common forms needed by Liberal Studies students would include Cross Enrollment forms to and from Community Colleges
College of Education
Please check the admission deadlines set by the College of Education
For other information about the Credential Info, please click here.
CSUSB Student Support Offices and Centers
ASI (Associated Students Incorporated)
CAPS: Counseling and Psychological Services
Golden State Teacher Grant Program (Scholarship Opportunity)
This program is ideal for students seeking funding for their credential coursework.
Obershaw Den (Food Pantry)
Queer and Transgender Resource Center
Scholarship Application (General CSUSB Information)
Scholarship Opportunities for College of Arts and Letters Students
SSD: Services to Students with Disabilities
Students may obtain Tuberculosis (TB) tests from the Student Health Center.
Undocumented Student Success Center
Links to External Resources
ASSIST.ORG. For information regarding transfer coursework, follow this link to access ASSIST, the official course articulation system for California public universities.
CTCC. California Commission on Teacher Credentialing