Transition to Teaching Application

Pursue a new career in education at Manchester University!

In addition to the following application, prospective students must submit copies of all college transcript(s) for consideration. If you have copies available, please submit them in the appropriate location below. If not, please request transcripts from your institution(s) be sent to admitinfo@manchester.edu.

*Due to program requirements, international students (those living outside the United States and without U.S. citizenship) cannot enroll in the Manchester University Transition to Teaching program at this time.

For questions regarding the Manchester University Transition-to-Teaching program, contact Dr. Heather Schilling at HASchilling@manchester.edu.

About Applying to the MU Transition to Teaching Program

Per the Indiana Department of Education, Secondary Education Transition to Teaching candidates must meet one of the following criteria to enroll:

1.) Baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary education institution in the subject area that the individual intends to teach with a GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;

2.) Graduate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area or related field in which the person wants to teach;

3.) Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area that the individual intends to teach with a GPA of at least 2.50 AND five (5) years of professional experience; or

4.) Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution and proof of passing state-approved content area examination(s) in the subject area.

If an applicant has lower than a 2.5 GPA, they must pass the content licensure exam in the are of their degree and desired license prior to being admitted to the T2T program.

Applicant Information

First Name*

Preferred First Name (if different than above)

Middle Name

Last Name*

Maiden Name/Other Last Name Used (if applicable)

Gender*

Email Address*

Cell Phone

*By submitting this form, you are opting into text message communication from Manchester University. Prospective students may opt-out of text communication at any time by replying "STOP" or contacting the Office of Admissions.

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Birthdate*

Social Security Number*

Academic Information

The MU Transition to Teaching program offers two formats: Accelerated and Traditional.

The Accelerated Program begins in the summer with four courses. It is intended for those who have been hired to teach with an Indiana three-year Transition to Teaching permit. The Traditional Program begins in the fall semester and takes 18 months to complete.

In which Transition to Teaching program do you wish to enroll?*

Summer 2025

Fall 2025

*In which content area do you wish to teach?

*Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution where you earned a 3.0 GPA or higher in the subject area in which you wish to teach?

Yes

No

Do you have a graduate degree in the field you wish to teach from an accredited institution?

Yes

No

Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution where you earned a 2.50 or higher AND have five (5) years of professional experience?

Yes

No

Do you have a baccalaureate degree and proof of passing the state-approved content area examination(s) in which you wish to teach?

Yes

No

To be eligible for the Manchester University Transition to Teaching program, you must meet one of the above criteria. For questions and additional information, please message Heather Schilling at HASchilling@manchester.edu.

High School Information

High School Name - Please indicate the high school from which you graduated.*

In what year did you graduate from the above high school?*

High School Transcript

Postsecondary Education Information

In this section, please list ALL postsecondary institutions you have attended in chronological order. If you attended more schools than the number of spaces below, please contact MKWest@manchester.edu with a complete list of institutions.

*Institution #1 - Name

*Please select the level of study for institution #1.

*Institution #1 - GPA

*In what year did you begin attending institution #1?

*In what year did you leave/graduate from institution #1?

Institution #1 - Transcript

Add another institution?

Yes

No

Institution #2 - Name

Please select the level of study for institution #2.

Institution #2 - GPA

In what year did you begin attending institution #2?

In what year did you leave/graduate from institution #2?

Institution #2 - Transcript

Add another institution?

Yes

No

Institution #3 - Name

Please select the level of study for institution #3.

Institution #3 - GPA

In what year did you begin attending institution #3?

In what year did you leave/graduate from institution #3?

Institution #3 - Transcript

Professional Employment Information

Please provide the name of your most recent employer.

What position/title did you hold at the employer above?

What year did you begin working at the organization listed above?

What year did you leave the organization listed above? If you are currently employed there, please input the current year.

How many total years of professional experience have you completed since earning your baccalaureate degree?

State-Approved Content Examinations

If you responded "Yes" to the above question regarding state-approved content examination(s), please provide your test scores or documentation to prove your passing marks. If you do not have your scores at this time, please email them to admitinfo@manchester.edu once received.

Test Scores or Proof of State-Approved Content Examinations

Signature & Submission

To complete this application, type your full legal name and date the form below.

*I, the undersigned, attest that the information provided in this application is complete and accurate. I understand providing incorrect or false information will disqualify me from admission into the MU Transition to Teaching program.

Today's Date*

*Indicates a required field for submission.

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