Program Handbooks
Teaching Programs:
- Initial Licensure Teacher Education Student Handbook (updated 7/2/26)
- Special Education (BS) Student Program Guide (Google Site) (updated 8/29/25)
Counseling Programs:
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Handbook (updated for 2026-2027)
- Marriage and Family Therapy Student Handbook (updated for 2026-2027)
- Professional School Counseling Student Handbook (updated for 2026-2027)
Advising and Registration Forms
- RCOE Permit Request Form
This request form is to be used to request special course permit requests for all Reich College of Education courses in which students may be receiving an error message or need special permission to add the course. - Teacher Education Admission Application Information
- Add or Change Major/Minor/Catalog Year
- Grade Appeal Procedure
- Requesting a Course Overload
Complete the Overload Request in your Banner Self Service. Look under "Registration" and then "Request Overload." - Late Add/Drop Request Form (Download Only)
- Directions for Completing a Criminal Background Check
- Student Teaching Clearance Form
- Student Teaching Early Start Form
- Office of the Registrar Student Forms
- Education Preparation Provider Complainant Process
Testing Requirements for a North Carolina Teaching License
Individuals seeking a North Carolina professional educator’s license must meet the testing requirements established by the State Board of Education. The Initial Professional License may be converted to a clear Continuing Professional License provided the State Board of Education-required exam is taken at least once during the first year of the license, and passed before or during the third year of the license. Current testing requirements are at the end of this section.