Licensure & Praxis Requests
Modified on: Tue, Apr 30 2024 11:15 AMLicensure
Licensure applications must be submitted by the student for processing to begin.
When completing electronic applications through the NDTeach Online Application Site, an email notification will be sent by ESPB for VCSU to complete your record of education after payment has been made.
Paper applications should be mailed/emailed to:
Amber Olson
Valley City State University
101 College Street SW
Valley City, ND 58072
Applications will be processed after the degree is conferred.
If you have a job pending or plan to substitute teach, please refer to the ESPB: 40 Day Provisional or Interim/Substitute (1 year) License instructions. For more information, please contact ESPB at (701) 328-9641.
North Dakota ESPB Links
Out of State Licensure
Valley City State University’s nationally accredited education programs meet requirements for North Dakota teacher licensure. Although most states accept our teacher education program graduates for licensure, VCSU cannot confirm nor advise that education programs meet requirements for every state. Students seeking licensure in states other than North Dakota should contact the appropriate licensing board in the state in which they are pursuing licensure.
For out-of-state licensure forms and procedures, please contact the appropriate state office.
Institutional recommendation forms can be mailed/emailed to:
Amber Olson
Valley City State University
101 College Street SW
Valley City, ND 58072
Praxis Requests
Please print and complete the Praxis Request Form.
This form can be mailed/emailed to:
School of Education & Graduate Studies
Valley City State University
101 College St SE
Valley City, ND 58072
Transcripts
To request VCSU transcripts, please follow the instructions available at Academic Transcript Requests
