A candidate for initial certification must obtain authorization in order to submit a valid registration form to register for either ExCET, TExES or TOPT test. That authorization can come only from the Certification Officer for the School of Education at St. Edward's University.

In order to obtain authorization and have your registration form validated, each candidate must do the following:

1. Successfully complete the appropriate certification practice test, if required.
2. Complete the ExCET, TExES or TOPT Registration form as instructed in the current ExCET, TExES or TOPT Registration Bulletin. Register for only one test per test date, unless you receive prior approval from the Dean.
3. Submit completed Registration Form, check or money order, and a stamped envelope to the SOE office (HCH 102) no later than five (5) working days prior to the appropriate registration deadline for approval and validation by the Certification Officer.
4. If approved, the envelope will be sealed and the application mailed after the authorization bar code is affixed.
5. If unapproved, the registration materials will be returned to the applicant.