Please follow the steps below to apply to Western's alternative licensure programs.

Step One
Check out eligibility requirements to see if this program is right for you. You may also want to check out alternative licensure tuition and fees and distance education tuition and fees for information about the costs of the program and financial aid opportunities. Look at the Application Process by Licensure Area for more detailed information.

Step Two
Find out what courses are required to receive a license in your chosen area.

Complete the Eligibility/Pre-Evaluation Form online and submit one official copy of transcripts. A program adviser will develop a plan of study that will satisfy licensure/MAT requirements. Please contact us at tracs@email.wcu.edu or 828.227.7027 if you have not heard from us within two business days. We’ve had some technical issues with the pre-application form.

Step Three
Apply to Western Carolina University. Depending on your plan of study, you will:

• Apply online to Western’s Graduate School as a teacher certification student and pay the $45 nonrefundable application fee (Note: As of April 14, 2008 paper applications will no longer be accepted.)
  OR
• Apply online as an undergraduate teacher certification student to Western’s Admissions Office and pay the nonrefundable $45 application fee (this may be waived for former applicants).

Step Four
Complete the application process by returning the signed plan of study to the Office of Alternative Licensure at the address below.

Send transcripts and return plan of study to:
Rachel Wike, Assistant Coordinator
223 Killian Building
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723

Questions?
Contact Rachel Wike, Assistant Coordinator, Office of Alternative Licensure