University of Nebraska at Omaha
ACT Application
Applications for the Accelerated Certification for Teachers (ACT) program are accepted
through April 1st for the June cohort. No late applications will be considered.
Requirements
Applicants must:
Hold a B.S. or B.A. (a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75)
Meet with ACT advisor each semester
Have passing scores on the Praxis I - CORE Academic Skills for Educators exam
Be available for intensive full-time enrollment and daytime practicum experiences
Be admitted to the Graduate College
Application Process
Submission of a completed ACT application is required. Download the ACT timeline for
application and selection process details.
Additional Forms
Personal and Professional Fitness Form
Professional Dispositions Statement
Accelerated Certification for Teachers (ACT) Application
NUID
Name
Address
Zip Code
City, State
*
*
Home Phone
Cell Phone
* Preferred
UNO Email
Personal Email
Undergraduate Degree
Date Conferred
Other Degree(s), if applicable
Cumulative GPA
Praxis I - Core Scores:
Math
Reading
Writing
LiveText
Background Check
Date
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NOTE: ACT candidates must meet UNO admission requirements for Graduate Studies. A waiver for
the request for teacher certification can be obtained by emailing Dr. Kathy Danielson
[email protected]
ACT candidates will enroll in an 18-month program of study which begins with the June summer
sessions and continues through December of the following academic year. All accepted candidates
must complete a background check and purchase Live Text. Please contact Ms. Lorraine Street at
[email protected] for more information.
Please submit the completed application to [email protected] no later than April 1st.