Academic Policies

All policies apply to both undergraduates and degree holders.

Grades:  Students must earn a C- or better in each UTeach course.

Repeating Courses:  Students may take a UTeach course only two times. Possible exceptions to this policy require an appeal through the UTeach Appeals Committee.

Prerequisites:  Prerequisites for UTeach courses are strictly enforced.  Students not meeting published prerequisites will be dropped from the course.

Apprentice Teaching:  For permission to register, students must have a cumulative UT GPA of 2.5, a C- or better in Project Based Instruction (EDC 365E), a passing score on the preliminary portfolio, and have met with the Apprentice Teacher supervisor. Click here for a complete list of requirements, including deadlines for application. Petitions to register for Apprentice Teaching are required when 1) students plan to take more than 1 course with EDC 650S and UTS 170 and 2) students have more than 1 content course remaining after their Apprentice Teaching semester. See your UTeach advisor for details.

Graduation:  In order to graduate with a UTeach degree, students must have a cumulative UT GPA of at least 2.5.

Policy appeals:  Students have the option to appeal particular situations related to our academic policies. Contact the UTeach Academic Advisor to initiate the appeals process.