Please visit this Support Center article for the most up-to-date information regarding Relay Chicago’s COVID-19 response for prospective students, including impacts on the licensure process. Our Licensure Handbooks will be updated as our policies and processes adapt to this year's situation. You can reach out to support@relay.edu with any questions or needs.
Relay Chicago supports graduate students in navigating the IL alternative licensure process. Find information on the licensure process in the following handbooks.
Highlight Guides: quick info about requirements and timelines:
Illinois Teacher Certification/Licensure Highlights - Students entering Summer 2021
Illinois Teacher Certification/Licensure Highlights - Students entering Summer 2020
Illinois Teacher Certification/Licensure Highlights - Students who entered Summer 2019
Full Licensure Handbooks: details on each step of the process:
Illinois Teacher Certification/Licensure Guide - Students entering Summer 2021
Illinois Teacher Certification/Licensure Guide - Students entering Summer 2020
Illinois Teacher Certification/Licensure Guide - Students who entered Summer 2019