Attend a webinar and/or connect with a recruiter to know if we are a right fit.
There are many opportunities for you to get to know Alder Graduate School of Education. We hold various events so you can check out our local school sites and learn more about our academic program/residency model from current residents, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Learn more about what we look for in candidates by reviewing the Alder Key Competencies.
Prepare for the program and learn more about all the student supports Alder offers by visiting our student services page.
Email us at admissions@aldergse.edu to request more information or connect with a recruiter.
All interested applicants for the class of 2023-24 should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution completed by the end of June 2023
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher on the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units is preferred. We believe GPA is one of multiple indicators of program readiness. If your GPA is under 2.65, you’ll have the opportunity to appeal and provide more context. Candidates with below a 2.0 GPA are not eligible for the program. See the Alder GPA Guide for more information.
Our residency programs are uniquely different and are located throughout California for the class of 2022-23. Take a moment to learn about each one of our partner residency programs by visiting our school partners page.
Alder GSE supports teacher residents in obtaining their Teaching Credential in subject areas that vary by K-12 partner. Some options include: Elementary/Multiple Subject (grades K–8); English (grades 6–12); Math (grades 6–12); Science (grades 6–12); Social Studies (grades 6–12); Special Education – Mild/Moderate (grades K–12); World Languages (eg: Spanish).
Begin your application at aldergse.edu/apply. You will need to submit a resume and a short 250-500 word personal statement when completing your application in addition to your residency and teaching preferences.
If you are interested in learning more about all our programs, please email admissions@aldergse.edu.
All top candidates will be invited to a follow up screening by phone and an interview. Interviews will take place in the weeks following the seasonal deadlines. Most interviews are held virtually on the Zoom platform.
Conditional offers will be extended to candidates pending mentor match and acceptance to Alder GSE. Once a candidate accepts the offer, they will be matched with a mentor teacher and encouraged to connect with current residents. At this stage candidates applying will confirm their acceptance and complete the Alder GSE portion of the application.
Complete your application to Alder GSE. This includes submitting your official transcripts.
Continue to register and/or submit score reports to Alder GSE. Please see below for important testing resources:
Once accepted, candidates should:
- Sign and submit the Alder GSE Enrollment Agreement
- Within four weeks of acceptance, please complete the Alder Enrollment Requirements outlined in this checklist, including background check through CTC and negative TB test
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – see our Financial Aid page for more information
- Apply for Alder GSE and partner financial support (optional)