Relay seeks full-time educators who demonstrate a willingness to work hard, a commitment to improving their practice, and a belief that all students can learn, grow, and achieve. In order to be eligible to apply for a program at Relay, applicants must meet the following admissions criteria:
- Applicants must have an official, degree-conferred transcript that shows proof of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Some Relay campuses and programs require a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Applicants can check if their institution is accredited here.
- Applicants must have secured a full-time classroom position at a partner PK–12 public school.
- Applicants must demonstrate a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA below a 3.0, but at least a 2.75, may submit an additional letter of recommendation in order to be considered for admissions. Applicants who do not meet Relay’s GPA requirements for admissions and/or cannot provide proof of a degree-conferred transcript prior to being admitted may be eligible for non-matriculated (i.e., non-matric) status. For more information on non-matric status, please see Non-Matriculated Students.
- Because Relay operates in multiple states, applicants may need to meet additional admissions and certification requirements depending on the program to which they are seeking admission. The additional requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of background content credit, immunizations, exams, and GPA criteria. See our Campus or State specific admissions requirements for all Relay campuses and programs. Programs available at each Relay campus can be found in the Academic Programs Guide.
We are unfortunately unable to make exceptions to the 2.50 undergraduate GPA minimum requirement.
Undergraduate GPA Policy (Admissions 2020)
Relay recognizes that a student's candidacy for admissions is determined by a number of factors. One factor that Relay considers during admissions is an applicant’s prior GPA. As an institution of higher education, Relay is required to maintain an undergraduate GPA policy that meets state and regulatory standards. Below is Relay’s undergraduate GPA policy.
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Undergraduate GPA |
Eligibility |
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At least 3.00 |
Applicant's GPA meets Relay's admissions eligibility requirements. |
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At least 2.75, but below 3.00 |
Applicant's GPA meets Relay's admissions eligibility requirements provided they submit an additional letter of recommendation. |
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At least 2.50, but below 2.75 |
Applicant may be eligible for admission to Relay as a low GPA non-matriculated student. To apply to be a non-matriculated student, an applicant signs the non-matriculated student agreement on the application and submits an additional letter of recommendation. A non-matriculated student has the opportunity to matriculate at Relay after two terms barring they meet the matriculation requirements at their campus. *Note: Low GPA non-matriculated students are ineligible for Teacher Pathways placement support. |
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Below 2.50 |
An applicant with an undergraduate GPA below 2.50 is ineligible for admissions to Relay. |
Campus/State-Specific GPA Requirements
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Undergraduate GPA |
Eligibility |
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Chicago |
An applicant is ineligible for licensure if their cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 3.0. If an applicant's graduate GPA is 3.00 or above AND their undergraduate GPA is 2.50 or above, the applicant may be eligible for licensure. |
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Camden and Newark |
An applicant is ineligible for certification if their undergraduate GPA is below 2.75. |
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Philadelphia |
An applicant with an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.50, but below 2.80, may be eligible for admission as a low GPA non-matriculated student. |