Background Check
To be admitted into the Department of Special Education and participate in field-based practicum courses, students need to pass a State and Federal background check conducted by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). If you fail to pass this background check, it may affect your ability to complete course requirements and receive a grade.
To verify that your background check is on record with the USBE, locate your CACTUS Number, and provide proof of your USBE Background Check. Students who previously accessed the CACTUS system via UEN will need to begin using and accessing the USIMS system.
View the Full Background Check Instructions
NOTE ON CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS: If you have been convicted of something other than minor traffic violations, this may bar you from being licensed as a teacher. Consult with either the Associate Dean for Professional Education of the Graduate School of Education or the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Committee, c/o Executive Secretary, before proceeding with your program in teacher education.