ADMISSIONS TO DEGREE PROGRAMS
The Admissions Office of The National Teachers College oversees admissions procedures and applications for those interested in any of the College’s programs. The College is responsible for admitting students and for conducting transfer-of-credit and life experience evaluations for students as they are admitted. The College is authorized to grant the master's degree and to recommend authorization for the teaching license in each state for which it is authorized and as identified on this website. The formal application process begins with the completion of an application file for either degree program or available professional development offerings. The application file for the degree programs includes a completed application form, a resume, official transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
Teacher Resident Program Admissions Requirements
TNTC is currently accepting applications for the Teacher Resident Program with a start date of June 2, 2025.
Candidates applying to the Teacher Resident Program will identify the partner
school(s) where they are interested in apprenticing. A visit to each chosen site is a requirement of the application process. The nature of a year long teacher resident program virtually mandates that there be a good “fit” for both the school and the teacher candidate. This visit includes a tour of the building, visits to classrooms in the grade level of licensure, and informal meetings with the school’s administration, mentors and current graduate student teachers.
Strong candidates are asked to return to the site school for a third and final interview. This is a panel interview composed of three to five people and includes the Program Director from the site school and mentor teachers. Final acceptance determinations are made by this panel. Applicants are notified of admissions decisions by email.
Persons seeking admission to the College’s Teacher Resident Teacher Program - master’s degree with state teaching licensure - must meet the following requirements:
Candidates who are accepted are required to provide a $500.00 deposit to hold one's spot at the site where accepted. That deposit is applied, in full, against the summer tuition.
Fellows Program Admissions Requirements
TNTC is currently accepting applications to the Fellows Program.
The Fellows Program is a cohort-based master's degree program. Potential cohorts are identified in geographic areas in which the College is operating. A minimum of ten students is required for each cohort. Persons seeking admission to the Fellows Program must meet the following requirements:
General Admissions Information
Those interested in more information about the graduate programs are encouraged to call the College's Admissions Office at 216-382-8343, email the College at [email protected] or click the "I'm interested" button on the program pages.
To apply for currently offered programs online, please go to the program page and click on the "application" button.
Teacher Resident Program or Fellows Program
There is no fee for applying for admission to The National Teachers College.
Candidates accepted into the Teacher Resident Program must pay a non-refundable deposit of $500 to hold their place. The $500 is applied in full against the first semester's tuition.
All inquiries about application for admission to The National Teachers College degree programs can be directed to any of the following:
The National Teachers College
Admissions
P.O. Box 21395
Cleveland, Ohio 44121
Telephone: 216-382-8343
[email protected]
Teacher Resident Program Admissions Requirements
TNTC is currently accepting applications for the Teacher Resident Program with a start date of June 2, 2025.
Candidates applying to the Teacher Resident Program will identify the partner
school(s) where they are interested in apprenticing. A visit to each chosen site is a requirement of the application process. The nature of a year long teacher resident program virtually mandates that there be a good “fit” for both the school and the teacher candidate. This visit includes a tour of the building, visits to classrooms in the grade level of licensure, and informal meetings with the school’s administration, mentors and current graduate student teachers.
Strong candidates are asked to return to the site school for a third and final interview. This is a panel interview composed of three to five people and includes the Program Director from the site school and mentor teachers. Final acceptance determinations are made by this panel. Applicants are notified of admissions decisions by email.
Persons seeking admission to the College’s Teacher Resident Teacher Program - master’s degree with state teaching licensure - must meet the following requirements:
- completed application
- recommended undergraduate GPA of 3.0. (conditional acceptances can be granted to students with less than a 3.0 GPA)
- original, official transcripts from all institutions attended
- a resume
- three letters of recommendation
- an original essay related to the Teacher Resident Program stating student's interests, career goals in teaching and suitability of this model in relation to the applicant's goals
- initial interview with College or partner school personnel
- visit/tour of the partner school of interest and informal interviews with current mentors and teacher candidates
- final panel interview, by invitation, at the school site for admissions decision
Candidates who are accepted are required to provide a $500.00 deposit to hold one's spot at the site where accepted. That deposit is applied, in full, against the summer tuition.
Fellows Program Admissions Requirements
TNTC is currently accepting applications to the Fellows Program.
The Fellows Program is a cohort-based master's degree program. Potential cohorts are identified in geographic areas in which the College is operating. A minimum of ten students is required for each cohort. Persons seeking admission to the Fellows Program must meet the following requirements:
- completed application form (PDF)
- recommended undergraduate GPA of 2.7 (conditional acceptances can be granted to students will less than a 2.7 GPA)
- original transcript showing the most recent degree
- a resume
- three letters of recommendation
- an original, one-page essay discussing applicant's interests and goals related to participating in the Fellows Program
- interview with College personnel
General Admissions Information
Those interested in more information about the graduate programs are encouraged to call the College's Admissions Office at 216-382-8343, email the College at [email protected] or click the "I'm interested" button on the program pages.
To apply for currently offered programs online, please go to the program page and click on the "application" button.
Teacher Resident Program or Fellows Program
There is no fee for applying for admission to The National Teachers College.
Candidates accepted into the Teacher Resident Program must pay a non-refundable deposit of $500 to hold their place. The $500 is applied in full against the first semester's tuition.
All inquiries about application for admission to The National Teachers College degree programs can be directed to any of the following:
The National Teachers College
Admissions
P.O. Box 21395
Cleveland, Ohio 44121
Telephone: 216-382-8343
[email protected]