TESOL Certificate Application

Procedure for Application

Candidates for the TESOL Certificate should:

1. Complete one of the certificate courses with a grade of B- or higher (for undergraduates) or B or higher (for graduates) before applying.
2. Submit the TESOL Certificate admission application here, with your proposed plan of study. Candidates are encouraged to email caelcadmissions@virginia.edu if they experience any technical problems with the application. It is strongly advised that students submit applications at least three semesters before their expected graduation date.
3. It is recommended that all TESOL Certificate students schedule an advising appointment soon after acceptance to ensure their course timeline.
4. Keep in mind the required grades for the TESOL Certificate:
   1. Undergraduate Students: An undergraduate student MUST earn a grade of B- or higher on ALL certificate courses in order to successfully earn the TESOL Certificate. 
   2. Graduate Students: A graduate student MUST earn a grade of B or higher on ALL certificate courses in order to successfully earn the TESOL Certificate. 

For technical questions about the TESOL Certificate application, please email caelcadmission@virginia.edu.

For programmatic questions about the TESOL Certificate program, please email caelc@virginia.edu.

Please note: The TESOL Certificate is an add-on certificate available only to current UVA students. All applicants must be matriculated into an undergraduate or graduate degree program at the University of Virginia. UVA alumni are not eligible.