Institutional Release Authorization Form (IRAF) for NYS Certification Endorsement for Approved Preparation Program Pathway

Complete this form in order to request university endorsement for certification.  If applying for multiple certifications, you must submit a form for EACH certificate endorsement.  Consult the list of Approved Teacher Preparation Program Codes available on SJU Certification Information website

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Degrees are conferred three times each year. When you complete all coursework and requirements in your program in the FALL semester, your degree will be conferred on the last day of January of the following year.  When you complete your coursework and requirements in the SPRING semester, your degree is conferred in mid-May usually on the Monday following university commencement. If you complete your coursework and requirements in SUMMER session, your degree will be conferred as of the last day of September.
For MSED graduates seeking initial certification: Have you provided copies of any and all transcripts required by the School of Education to satisfy NYSED liberal arts and sciences or content area course deficiencies before seeking university endorsement for certification?
For MSED or Adv Cert in TESOL: Have you provided copies of any and all transcripts required by the School of Education to verify completion of 12 foreign language credits before seeking university endorsement for certification?
For all graduates seeking initial certification: Have you completed the following workshops (check all that apply):
Certification Type Sought:
Refer to the link at the top of this page to select the appropriate program code.
Type full name below as your signature to submit this form.