How to Apply to the IB/M Program

The five-year Integrated Bachelor's/Master's program is a rigorous, well-planned program designed to provide students an optimum combination of experiences in which they can build content area knowledge, knowledge of teaching and learning, and the practical knowledge required to be a successful and effective teacher for all students.

To qualify for the University of Connecticut's institutional recommendation to serve as a teacher, any applicant must successfully complete the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Program, involving a minimum of five years of full-time study. Prospective teachers complete:

  • At least two years of coursework in general education and subject area major prior to admission to the Neag School of Education
  • Followed by at least two years of full-time coursework in subject area major and professional education while enrolled in the undergraduate teacher education program
  • Followed by at least one year of full-time coursework in professional education while enrolled in the Graduate School to earn the Master of Arts in Education

Admission to the Neag School of Education is competitive. Enrollment in each program is limited. Up to 15 of the most qualified applicants in each teaching program are admitted annually, with the exception of 40 in Elementary Education and 20 in Comprehensive Special Education. Although the minimum admission standards of the Connecticut State Board of Education include at least a "B-" average (2.7 GPA) for all undergraduate courses, teacher education programs offered by the Neag School of Education are generally more competitive.

Program Requirements

  • Applicants MUST complete 54 credits of undergraduate coursework by the end of the spring semester prior to their official admission to the program.
  • All students must review the Praxis Core requirement. This requirement must be met by Aug. 1 (prior to entering the program in the junior year).

Pre-Education Advising

For admissions information session dates and application workshop dates, visit advising.education.uconn.edu. Most program and admissions questions can be answered by your ACES advisor; for additional questions contact 860-486-3065.

Deadlines

Regular Admission: Jan. 20

Critical Shortage Area Admission*: Jan. 20 and April 1

Study Abroad Admission

  • Contact Anna Roberts with intent by Nov. 15
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 1

Transfer Admission (non-UConn students)

  • UConn application: Jan. 15
  • Neag School application: Jan. 20

*Critical Shortage Areas

The Connecticut State Department of Education has designated several certification areas as critical shortage areas. Currently, these are: secondary mathematics, secondary science, secondary social studies, special education, and world languages (e.g., Spanish, French, etc.). Applications for critical shortage area majors are due by Jan. 20 and will be reviewed during the regular admissions period.

If we do not receive sufficient applications in a specific critical shortage area major, we typically accept applications for those areas from March 1 to April 1. Please note, students can apply only once per academic year to a given shortage area major.

Application Instructions & Process

  1. Craft your two written components based on these instructions.
    • Relevant Experiences List
    • Reflective Essay
  2. Assemble your application materials before starting the electronic application:
    • Relevant Experiences List
    • Reflective Essay
    • Résumé
    • Official transcripts for any and all coursework taken outside the University of Connecticut
    • Applicants with a cumulative grade point average below the state minimum (2.7) must apply for a GPA waiver.
    • Submit a completed online “Application for Admission to the Upper Division Programs” including supporting materials: Description of Influential Experiences, response to Reflective Essay prompt, résumé, and non-UConn transcripts.
  3. Mail any non-UConn transcripts to:
    Neag School of Education
    ATTN: Teacher Education Admissions
    249 Glenbrook Road, Unit 3064-C
    Storrs, CT 06269-3064

    Transfer students also need to send a duplicate copy of transcripts to the Transfer Admissions Office at:

    University Transfer Admissions Office
    2131 Hillside Road, Unit 3088
    Storrs, CT 06269-3088

The Admissions Committee will not evaluate applications unless all required materials have been received prior to Jan. 20.

Note - Requests for readmission are through the Dean of Students Office.

Transfer Students

  • Applicants who are not currently enrolled as degree students at the University of Connecticut should ALSO complete an application for admission (or readmission) to the University. Applications for admission as a transfer student are available from the Office of Undergraduate Transfer Admissisons.
  • Transfer applicants should be certain that a duplicate set of transcripts is sent to the Office of Undergraduate Transfer Admissions:
    Undergraduate Transfer Admissions
    2131 Hillside Road, Unit 3088
    Storrs, CT 06269-3088

After Applying

  • Applicants are granted an interview as determined by admissions committee members in each program or content area.
  • Once students have been admitted to the program, they must meet the Praxis Core requirement. This requirement must be met by Aug. 1 (prior to entering the program in the junior year).