Teacher Certification
The Teacher Certification Office serves students that are currently enrolled in or have completed a NYS Registered Education Program at Queens College.
Contact
The best way to contact our office is by emailing tcert@qc.cuny.edu.
Please include your CUNY ID# in all emails.
Phone: 718-997-5547
When leaving a voicemail message please include your full name, CUNY ID#, and an email address.
Office Hours
Online contact hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
The office is closed weekends and holidays.
Powdermaker Hall, Suite 100
*There will be no in-person office hours May 30 – June 5.
Summer Schedule
Walk-in Office Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday, 12pm-4pm
Closed Fridays:
June 30 – August 18
Please email tcert@qc.cuny.edu to confirm in-person availability.
Staff
Amy Lui
Director of Teacher Certification
Jean Wittig
Certification Officer
Powdermaker Hall, Suite 100
Announcements
Spring 2023 Graduates
- Complete required Workshops.
- Submit a College Recommendation request.
- Check your QC email for important messages.
Summer graduates apply for graduation on CUNYFirst by July 1.
Useful Links
Initial Certification Checklist
First initial certificate requirements
"On Track for Certification" Letter
- You must be currently enrolled and have applied for graduation on CUNYFirst, to be eligible for an “On Track” letter.
- To request an “On Track for Certification” Letter, send an email to tcert@qc.cuny.edu, with your name, CUNY ID Number, and program you are graduating from.
Out of State Program Verification
- To have a Program Verification Form filled out you can email it to tcert@qc.cuny.edu.
- Please fill out the candidate information portion of the form, and provide all relevant information including where the form should be sent, your full name, and CUNY ID Number.
Updated 2.23 – JMW