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Welcome to the Teacher Preparation Advising Center

The Teacher Preparation Advising Center (TPAC) is located in ED 1 - 67 within the College of Education at California State University, Long Beach.


Fall 2008 Office Hours:

  • Beginning Tuesday, September 2, 2008: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 - 5:30. Friday 8:00 - 5:00. Closed for lunch 12:00-1:00 on Fridays.
  • The campus will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 for the Veteran's Day Holiday and Thursday, November 27 & 28, 2008 for the Thanksgiving holiday

Credential Program Information:


Deadlines:

The application to the University is separate from the application to the Credential Programs. Please note the deadlines below:

  • The deadline for CSULB applications for Spring 2009 is November 15 , 2008.  Apply online at http://www.csumentor.edu.  Do NOT submit test scores, letters of recommendation or a personal essay with your CSULB application.  These items will be submitted with your credential program application.
  • Students who wish to take courses in Fall 2008, but have not applied to CSULB, may attempt to do so during the first week of the semester on a "space available" basis through Open University. Contact University College and Extension Services at 562-985-5561 or visit http://www.uces.csulb.edu/OpenUniversity
  • Credential Program application deadlines are posted on the individual program websites listed above.

TPAC services include:

Important Dates

CSULB Credential Programs are accredited by:

The Calfornia Commission on Teacher Accreditation
The National Council on Accreditation for Teacher Educators