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Semester |
Application Due Dates |
Requirements |
Internship Start |
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Fall 2025 |
April 1 |
August 16 |
September 2, 2025 |
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Spring 2026 |
October 1 |
January 2 |
January 20, 2026 |
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Fall 2026 |
April 1 |
August 22 |
September 8, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | October 1 | January 3 | January 19, 2027 |
*placements are not guaranteed
**Best practice is to apply as soon as you are qualified, some districts have earlier deadlines. Out-of-state placements can take 6-8 months to finalize and are not guaranteed**
School Based Internship Requirements
Includes:
- Background check
- Certifications
- GPA
- Grades, all Coursework including CLEP scores (except courses currently enrolled in)
- Official transcripts
- Official Test Scores
DegreeWorks and/or Leo Online Test Scores is a great source to double check what student teaching requirements our office has on file for you. Missing certs and tests scores can be submitted to oce@odu.edu with your UIN in the subject line.
*After the due dates listed above no exceptions will be made.
**Interested in Employed Student Teaching? Email placements@odu.edu for more information.
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- You must attach a current resume to your application.
- Some districts require specific forms to be submitted along with your application. Please attach the appropriate district form to your request if applying to:
- Fredericksburg City Public Schools
- Chesapeake Public Schools (students with 2-7 week placements - complete 2 applications)
- Norfolk Public Schools
- Suffolk Public Schools (students with 2-7 week placements - complete 2 seperate applications)
- Virginia Beach City Public Schools (students with 2-7 week placements - complete 2 applications)
- Confirmation
- You will receive a confirmation email once your application is accepted.
- Orientation Course
- After the internship request dealing for the semester, you will be added to a Canvas Student Teaching Orientation Course
- It is your responsibility to routinely check the course for important updates and opportunities (scholarships, job postings, etc.)
- Mandatory Orientation Meeting
- You are required to attend a synchronous Mandatory Orientation meeting approximately two weeks before the start of student teaching.
- Official Placement
- Once you are qualified to begin student teaching, the Office of Clinical Experiences will send the official placement information to:
- The student teacher
- The University Supervisor
- The clinical faculty
- Once you are qualified to begin student teaching, the Office of Clinical Experiences will send the official placement information to:
Required Assessments
All candidates are must complete the Virginia Board of Education prescribed assessments with passing scores.
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Clearance Background Checks
All candidates are required to complete the Â鶹´«Ã½ Field Experience Clearance Procedures prior to the Orientation. This process takes eight weeks to complete.
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Other Requirements
- ALL course work, content knowledge and professional education as listed in your curriculum, must be completed prior to the orientation;
- ALL GPA and grades requirements must be met as listed in your curriculum; and
- Transcripts from external institutions documenting completion of required courses.
Fall – School internships will start the first day of school after Labor Day
Spring - School Internships will start the first day of school after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.