Undergraduate Gate Process for Educator Preparation Program
The Gate system is designed as a set of checkpoints to ensure you have completed the necessary requirements to successfully complete the Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
The Gate system is an important part of maintaining a quality program as required by our licensing and accrediting bodies. Review the Undergraduate Gate Process Overview and learn more about each Gate below.
Gate 1: Program Acknowledgment
Deadline
Complete the Gate 1 application/Gate 1 course prior to the enrollment of:
- EDUC 221 (Comprehensive and Secondary Majors)
- EDUC 225 (Elementary, Middle Grades, and Special Education Majors)
- MUSC 210 (Music Majors)
- PHED 245 (Health/PE Majors)
Submission
To view the Gate 1 requirements and submission instructions, please visit the SOE Licensure Resource Community. While Gate 1 does not require the submission of testing or clearances, candidates should review acknowledgement statements carefully as they are expected to begin those processes during Gate 1 so that they have the completed items in preparation for Gate 2.
Questions?
- Email:
- Gate1@liberty.edu (online students)
- Gate1RES@liberty.edu (residential students)
Gate 2: Program Status Check
Deadline
Complete the Gate 2 application/Gate 2 course prior to the enrollment of:
- EDUC 235 (Comprehensive and Secondary Majors, including Music and Health/PE)
- EDUC 318 (Elementary, Middle Grades, and Special Education Majors)
- All practicum courses (e.g., EDUC 188/189, EDUC 288/289, EDUC 388/389, EDUC 488/489, EDSP 488/489, etc.)
Submission
To view the Gate 2 requirements and submission instructions, please visit the SOE Licensure Resource Community. Testing is involved in Gate 2, so plan accordingly as testing can involve approximately a two-month or more turn-around time to secure a testing date and receive official score reports.
Questions?
- Email:
- Gate2@liberty.edu (online students)
- Gate2RES@liberty.edu (residential students)
Gate 3: Program Admission & Student Teaching Application
Deadline
Complete the Gate 3 application/Gate 3 course the fall or spring semester prior to your planned student teaching semester. The Gate 3 application/Gate 3 course will not be available during summer semesters. ALL Gate 3 requirements, including official score sheets with passing test scores, must be prepared and completed by the Gate 3 submission deadline.
- Spring Student Teaching:
- Deadline: August 15 with fall semester Gate 3 course enrollment (semester prior to student teaching)
- Fall Student Teaching
- Deadline: January 15 with spring semester Gate 3 course enrollment (semester prior to student teaching)
Submission
To view the Gate 3 requirements and submission instructions, please visit the SOE Licensure Resource Community. Testing is involved in Gate 3, so plan accordingly as testing can involve approximately a two-month or more turn-around time to secure a testing date and receive official score reports. Testing should be completed early to allow time for retesting, if necessary. Testing organizations typically require about a month waiting period between testing attempts.
Questions?
- Email:
- Gate3@liberty.edu (online students)
- Gate3RES@liberty.edu (residential students)
Gate 4: Program Exit & Licensure Application
Deadline
Complete the Gate 4 checklist during the student teaching semester and submit once the degree conferral is posted.
Submission
To view the Gate 4 requirements and submission instructions, please visit the SOE Licensure Resource Community.
Questions?
- Email: Gate4@liberty.edu