Please provide your BSU email account.

You must be admitted to Bemidji State University prior to completing this application. To apply to BSU, visit the Undergraduate Admissions page.

Average of external GPAs - OR - Established BSU GPA

You MUST attach one of the following: 1. Receipts showing you have taken the NES Reading, Writing and Math tests 2. A score report showing your scores for the NES Reading, Writing and Math tests 3. An ACT score report showing BOTH the Composite with Writing ≥ 22 AND Combined English/Writing (or ELA) ≥ 21 4. An SAT score report showing ALL THREE: Reading ≥ 510; Writing ≥ 510; Math ≥ 520 ***Your application will not be processed without this documentation.***A DARS report will NOT meet this requirement.***

YOU MUST ATTACH verification of having met one of the following testing requirements: 1) Receipts showing you've taken the NES Basic Skills (Reading, Writing, and Math) - or - 2) ACT or SAT score report showing you meet the minimum score combination - (your DARS report will NOT work)

YOU MUST ATTACH ONE of the following: 1. A Recommendation Letter from an individual who can speak to your interaction with children OR 2. A Recommendation Letter from someone who can speak to your experience in education, training, mentoring, etc. OR 3. Documentation of completion of a course that introduced you to the teaching profession OR 4. A copy of your BSU Academic Record (transcript) showing you are currently enrolled in ED 3100 Introduction to the Foundations of Education. THIS IS REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS APPLYING AFTER 8/22/2016.

YOU MUST ATTACH a 500 word essay titled "Why Teach?" in APA format with proper citation of at least one source. THIS IS REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS APPLYING AFTER 8/22/2016.