Post-Baccalaureate Admission Application
Applying to the Mathematics Education post-baccalaureate program requires some advance planning on your part. Following these steps will help to ensure a smooth application process.
Submit a request for transcript evaluation
The program director will review your previous coursework and determine which courses will meet program requirements for teacher certification. The request should be submitted before or at the time of applying for admission to the program.
Meet with your academic advisor
Schedule a meeting with a School of Education academic advisor to discuss the post-baccalaureate program requirements and your eligibility for admission to the program. You can schedule and appointment by calling 414-229-4721.
Office of Student Services Advising
soeinfo@uwm.edu
414-229-4721Submit the UW System application for admission to UWM
The UW System application is required even if you have applied or attended UWM previously as an undergraduate, graduate, or University Special student.
In completing the UW System application, attend to the following:
- It is important that you answer the initial questions in a specific way to ensure that your application is coded correctly.
- When asked, “Are you applying for a degree or a few courses?” you must select “Degree.”
- When asked, “Are you looking to earn a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree?” you must select “Bachelor’s Degree.”
- Select UW-Milwaukee as the campus to which you are applying.
- When you arrive at the “Choose your major/program” page. Select “Education & Training” and then select your program.
- Select your desired semester/start term and continue with the remainder of the application.
- Important Note: For the essay portion of the application, type the following: “I am applying to pursue a post-baccalaureate teaching certification.”
- Required: Official transcripts from all institutions where undergraduate and graduate credit has been earned, except UWM. Transcripts should be sent directly from your institution(s) to UWM.
- It is important that you answer the initial questions in a specific way to ensure that your application is coded correctly.
Submit a Criminal Background Check (CBC)
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requires that all applicants to an educator preparation program to submit a Criminal Background Check (CBC) prior to admission. CBCs previously completed for employment or other purposes cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. The CBC must be completed via the below process within six months of an admissions decision; the cost is $60.00. You cannot be admitted or enroll in professional education courses until your CBC has cleared.
Failure to fully disclose criminal background information and/or submission of false information may constitute grounds for denial of admission or removal from the program. Your criminal history may disqualify you from field placements.
If you seek to complete your field work with your current employer, we may be required to disclose CBC results to that employer. Our process for flagged admission CBCs can be found here: Process for Notification of Flagged CBC During the Admission Process for DPI-Approved Programs
UWM uses CastleBranch to process our admission CBCs. To proceed with the CastleBranch CBC, please follow the link to the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee – School of Education portal: https://portal.castlebranch.com/IQ15
- Directions for completing the background check can be found here
- Be sure to select the program for which you are applying. Please contact us if you are not sure which program to select.
- If you have questions about this process, contact the CastleBranch Service Desk at (888) 914-7279 or email servicedesk.cu@castlebranch.com
Apply for Student Teaching
You will be required to complete student teaching during the last semester of your program. Student teaching placements are not automatic. Students must apply for student teaching, be approved, and register for a student teaching course, in order to student teach. Those applying for admission to the Mathematics program must submit their online Student Teaching Application no later than April 28, 2024. You can complete your student teaching application here: Student Teaching Application.
Complete the following application form