Fingerprinting for Student Teaching

All teacher candidates must start the fingerprinting process with the New York City Public Schools (NYC PS) as soon as they are accepted into any of the Teacher Preparation Programs. Once you begin the process it must be completed within 60 days. Teacher candidates must have received NYC PS fingerprinting clearance before they register for student teaching, internship, or practicum.

Fingerprinting Procedures for All Teacher Education Programs 

All teacher candidates, including undocumented students, are required to follow the fingerprinting requirements listed below: 

1. Complete this Fingerprinting Form (For help completing the form, click here) by:

• October 1st for candidates admitted in the fall semester
• March 1st for candidates admitted in the spring semester

2. You have 60 days to complete the fingerprinting instructions emailed to your Qmail address.

3. Login to your Anthology Portfolio account, click on “Fingerprinting Requirement for All Education Programs” and upload a screenshot of your completed Applicant Gateway nomination status (click here to see sample).

Fingerprinting FAQs

For questions on fingerprinting policies or procedures, please click here to access the Fingerprinting FAQs. If you cannot find the answer to your question there, please check the Fingerprinting Assistance contact info provided on the right side of this page and reach out to the Field Placement Coordinator listed for your program/major.