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Guaranteed Admission into Graduate Programs for Teacher Education Undergraduates

The School of Education and Human Development offers a guaranteed admission pathway for University of Virginia graduates of the undergraduate Teacher Education major to enter select graduate programs.

The School of Education and Human Development offers a guaranteed admission pathway for UVA graduates who completed the Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) program with a major in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Special Education. Program graduates who meet the eligibility requirements will receive guaranteed admission into the following programs:

Develop your professional skills at a top-ranked institution offering the best education available through a rigorous online environment. Program flexibility allows you to work when and where you want on a full-time or part-time basis. 

Explore additional details on eligibility and the application process, below.

 

Eligibility Guidelines

Eligibility Guidelines

To qualify for guaranteed admission, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Graduated from the UVA B.S.Ed. program with a major in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Special Education
  • Graduated from the UVA B.S.Ed. program within the last five years of the date of application
  • Graduated from the UVA B.S.Ed. program with a cumulative GPA of a 3.3 or higher
  • Graduated from the UVA B.S.Ed. program with eligibility for a collegiate professional license (i.e., completed all requirements for licensure, including student teaching)

Application Requirements

The online application will prompt you to confirm your eligibility requirements. Refer to the eligibility guidelines on this page.

As part of the online application, you must submit:

  • Goal statement
  • Unofficial transcripts


The following application components are waived for students who qualify for guaranteed admission:

  • Letters of recommendation
  • Application fee

Graduate Admission

Application for guaranteed admission is made to the School of Education and Human Development Office of Admission & Enrollment. For more information about the graduate admission process, please visit our Graduate Admission page.

Graduate Admission

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