Certification and Graduation

What you need to know to graduate and become certified in New York State

Whether you're finishing your program at Stony Brook, applying for your teaching certificate, or already certified and looking to take the next step, this section will point you to the right place.

New York State Certification 

What certification involves and how it works — exams, fingerprinting, required workshops, and your TEACH account. Link

Graduation and Your TEACH Account

A step-by-step guide for students finishing their program: filing for graduation, applying through TEACH, and completing your college recommendation. Link button

Advancing & Expanding Your Certification

For teachers who are already certified: moving from initial to professional certification, adding a certificate, and other next steps.

Required Workshops

Schedule and register for the NYSED-approved workshops required for certification. Link button

Program Codes

Look up the program code for your certification area — you'll need this when filing your TEACH application. Link button