The Word: Fingerprinting Requirements

The NYS Department of Education requires all teacher certification applicants be fingerprinted and for those fingerprints to be cleared through the fingerprint registry. Information packets are available in the CSD Dept. Office. Fingerprinting must be completed according to NYS DoE guidelines and through an approved agency. They can be done by Campus Safety during designated hours. Because it often takes 15 to 20 weeks for fingerprints to be processed, and if there is a clarity problem they might need to be redone, it is strongly recommended that you complete this requirement in the Junior year, and at least one semester prior to student teaching.