TESOL ENDORSEMENT STATE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

TESOL Endorsement State Application Instructions

The following items are required at Xavier University to apply for State of Ohio, TESOL Endorsement. If you
did not complete your TESOL Endorsement Program through Xavier University, stop and contact the
university where you completed your TESOL Endorsement Program.

You MUST hold a current, valid Ohio teaching license.

XAVIER UNIVERSITY'S IRN# 064030 (You will need this # for the Signature section when searching for the Organization.)

APPLY FOR ENDORSEMENT ONLINE

To apply online: Use a Visa or MasterCard for payment ($20.00).

Apply for endorsement at: https://ohid.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/ohid/
Log into OH|ID account.
Select “Educator Licensure and Records (CORE)” app.
Verify your information under “My Profile” is up to date. After saving any necessary edits, click “ return to page,” then “Go back to Dashboard.”
Under “My Credentials” select the “Action” button on the row which contains the standard
resident educator or professional teaching license the endorsement will be added.
Select “Add Area” from dropdown box.
Select “Apply”.
Complete the application indicating Xavier University as the education provider, and submit the application.

If you have any questions, please contact April Thomas, Licensure and Accreditation Coordinator, at 513-745-3701 or thomasa7@xavier.edu.

Other Requirements

Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) TESOL test #021 is required for the TESOL Endorsement. For additional information please visit Ohio Assessments for Educators Website. Your official test scores should be sent to Xavier University and the Ohio Department of Education.

Xavier University coursework requirements. Please see your academic advisor or department chair with any questions about completing all program requirements.

Graduate students must send all previous official transcript(s) to (if finalized official transcripts were not
previously submitted):

Xavier University
Graduate Services Office
100 Hailstones Hall
Cincinnati, OH 45207-3211.
Telephone (513) 745-3360

*Check on bursar holds. If you have a bursar hold the Registrar's Office will not release your official transcript
needed to review and process licensure.

*Questions may be directed to xulicense@xavier.edu or (513) 745-3701.