Appeal Process for Teacher Education
If you do not currently meet the GPA requirement or the qualifying test score requirement for the MTSU Teacher Education Program, you may submit an appeal to be considered for admission. You must choose the appeal option that best fits your situation and support it with the required documentation.
Appeals are reviewed on a rolling basis, but must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the start of Residency I. Decisions are communicated via your MTSU email within 1–2 weeks of submission.
Undergraduate
If you do not meet the qualifying scores on the ACT, SAT, or Praxis Core exams, you may appeal based on your college coursework. To be eligible, you must have completed all of the following with a grade of C or better:
- Written Communication / InfoLit
(ENGL 1010, ENGL 1020, ENGL 1050, or JOUR 2720)
- Critical & Creative Expression (CCE)
(ENGL 2020, ENGL 2030, or HUM 2610)
- Quantitative Literacy
(Any general education math course)
If you’re not sure whether your courses qualify, contact your academic advisor before submitting your appeal.
📎 Required Documentation:
- Proof of test attempt – documentation showing that you have previously taken the ACT, SAT, or Praxis Core exam (e.g., a score report).
- Upload an unofficial transcript or DegreeWorks audit showing completion of all three courses with the required grades.
(Links to MTSU’s secure appeal submission form)
Undergraduate
If you do not meet the qualifying scores on the ACT, SAT, or Praxis Core exams, you may appeal by submitting a passing score on a state-approved content-area assessment, such as the Praxis, NES, or ALTA, that aligns with your licensure/endorsement area.
⚠️ Important: If you have not yet completed coursework in your content area, passing the assessment may be difficult. Please speak with your academic advisor before choosing this appeal path.
📎 Required Documentation:
- An official score report (Praxis/NES/ALTA) showing your name, test title, test date, and passing score.
- Proof of test attempt – documentation showing that you have previously taken the ACT, SAT, or Praxis Core exam (e.g., a score report).
(Links to MTSU’s secure appeal submission form)
If your inclusive GPA is below the 2.75 requirement, you may submit an appeal based on your most recent 45 credit hours of coursework. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 across those 45 hours to qualify.
📎 Required Documentation:
- A transcript (official or unofficial) showing your most recent 45 credit hours and GPA.
- If you’ve attended more than one institution, submit transcripts from each college to cover the full 45 hours.
📘 Need help understanding how we calculate your most recent 45 credit hours?
View our GPA Calculation Guide »
(Links to MTSU’s secure appeal submission form)
Graduate / Post-Baccalaureate
If you already hold a bachelor’s degree and are pursuing teacher licensure, you may appeal based on recent success in your Program of Study.
To qualify, you must have:
- Completed at least 6 credit hours from your approved Program of Study, and
- Earned a 3.0 GPA or higher across those courses
📎 Required Documentation:
- Transcript showing grades for the above courses (unofficial is acceptable)
- Proof that the courses are part of your Program of Study, such as:
- A Program of Study or licensure plan.
- A DegreeWorks audit highlighting the courses
- An advisor’s email confirming course alignment..
(Links to MTSU’s secure appeal submission form)
