Applying for your Service or Specialist Credential

Fall 2025 Completers

If you have completed all credential requirements, please follow the steps listed below to be recommended for your document.

Step 1:

Check that your grades and degree (if listed as "IP" on your credential evaluation) have posted. Students waiting for their degree will receive an email from the university once it has posted.

Step 2: Submit a Request for Credential Recommendation

Once your grades and degree (if listed as "IP" on your credential evaluation) have posted, please complete the Request for Recommendation form (link will be posted here in January).

Step 3: Credential Recommendation

Your Request for Recommendation will be routed to a �� Credential Analyst who will determine if your file is complete and will submit an online credential recommendation to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)

Step 4: Online Application

Watch for a notification email from the CTC (donotreply @ ctc.ca.gov)
Follow the instructions in the email from the CTC directing you to complete your portion of the online application and payment. Step by step guide is available on the CTC's .

Step 5: Credential Issuance

Within approximately 10 days of you completing your portion of the online CTC application, the CTC will email you notification that your document has been granted and is available for viewing in your Educator Profile. Please review your credential carefully. Contact the Student Success and Advising Center at (562) 985-1105 as soon as possible if your document is incorrect, or if you have any questions.

If you completed your credential program prior to Fall 2025, please email us at CED-Credentials@csulb.edu.