MSCP New Student Welcome 

SPRING 2026

Welcome to the CSUF Multiple Subject Credential Program (MSCP)!   We are excited to begin this journey with you.  To assist you in getting started, we've outlined a few important steps and dates below.  An invitation to the MSCP Canvas Course will be emailed to you after you accept your offer of admission and pay the enrollment deposit.   If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to edelsa@fullerton.edu.

TO DO

1. Accept your Offer of Admission:  The most important first step is to accept your offer of admission.  You are not considered formally matriculated until you accept your offer and pay the enrollment deposit.  You will not be able to register for classes or enroll in the MSCP Canvas course until you are matriculated.
2. Mark Your Calendar:  Take the time to note important dates below, such as orientation sessions, deadlines, and registration.  Planning ahead will help you manage your time effectively.

 

new student timeline (november-january)

november

11/30/25 Admissions finalized 

11/30/25 Read MSCP Handbook  

december

12/1/25 

1. Deadline to accept your offer of admission.  (Link: How to accept your offer)
2. Submit the MSCP HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
3. Register for the MSCP Canvas Course (We will email links to all students who have accepted their offer of admission after 12/1/25)

12/8/25 Attend Pre-Orientation Zoom Meeting 5-6:30 pm (details will be in Canvas)

12/15/25  Check email for block assignment and course registration*

Note about class registration:  Teacher candidates register for classes after block assignments are made.  Our department will email you notification of your assignment and course registration information by mid-December.  You are guaranteed space in all the courses you are required to take for the program.

january

1/05/26  Online training tasks and required paperwork are due(MSCP Canvas Course)

1/05/26 Bilingual Authorization students:  Excess Units Request becomes available

1/14/26  Professionalism Workshop  (on campus;  attendance required)

1/15/26  MSCP Block Meetings and JEIE Workshop  (on campus; attendance required)

1/20/25 First Day of Classes

Conditionally Admitted Students  

If your admission status indicates that you are "conditionally admitted,"  you have items that were in progress at the time of your application.  It is your responsibility to clear your conditional status before classes begin to avoid future holds on your registration.  

How to Submit Conditional Items

1. You will upload all documents to the MSCP Admissions Dropbox

2. Before you upload, save your items as a pdf or jpeg.  Save items as "ItemName" (e.g."CPR", "Degree," "EthnicSt").  

3. Dropbox will automatically add your name to the file name.  

What to Submit

Conditional Item	What to Submit	Special Instructions
Degree Conferral	A copy of an official transcript that shows your "Degree Awarded," or "Degree Conferred" with date	Fall '25 grads:  Your degree will not post until 4-6 weeks after semester end date.  Please order a copy through National Student Clearinghouse with instructions to "Hold for Degree Conferral."  Request copy be sent to you.  Submit proof that transcript has been ordered. Submit documents to Dropbox.
Degree Conferral for non-CSUF students	See above AND Official transcript that shows your "Degree Awarded"	Check your "Tasks" tile in the Student Homepage for any transcripts that are being requested by CSUF Office of Admissions.   Order official transcript and have it sent directly to CSUF Office of Admissions.
Prerequisite Coursework	A copy of an official transcript that shows passing grade for course.	A passing grade for EDEL 315, 325, or Human Development is "C-" or better. A passing grade for Ethnic Studies is PASS/CREDIT.   Submit proof to Dropbox.
Subject Matter- CSETs	A copy of CSET transcript showing "PASS" status on subtests	Submit to Dropbox
Subject Matter- CSUF CAS majors	A final coursework form with final grades.	Form does not need to be signed.  Advisor will sign the form after it has been submitted.  Submit documents to Dropbox.
TB, CPR, Clearance	Updates to expiring CPR, TB, or COC	Your documents must remain valid throughout the 2 semesters of your program.  Please submit updates to documents that may be expiring. Submit to Dropbox