Special Ed Permission Codes

Effective immediately, the following SP ED core courses no longer require permission codes for registration and are available on a first‑come, first‑served basis:

• SP ED 2010 / 5010
• SP ED 2011 / 5011
• SP ED 2012 / 5012
• SP ED 5021 / 6021
• SP ED 5022 / 6022
• SP ED 5030 / 6030
• SP ED 5040 / 6040
• SP ED 5054 / 6054
• SP ED 6610

If a core course reaches capacity before you can register, you may place yourself on the course waitlist through CIS.

Most Specialization Year courses require permission codes to ensure students are:

• Admitted to the appropriate SP ED specialization
• Enrolled in coursework aligned with their approved program plan
• Properly cleared for practicum, clinical, or field‑based placements
• Placed in the correct cohort‑restricted sections

Permission codes are commonly required for:

• Specialization Year methods courses
• Practicum and field‑based courses
• Cohort‑restricted sections
• Courses with prerequisites not yet reflected in CIS

No student may register for SP ED Specialization Year courses without a verified USIMS Checklist PDF confirming an approved USBE Background Check clearance.

Before a permission code can be issued, students must submit a completed USIMS Checklist showing their active USBE Background Check Clearance.

USIMS Checklist:
https://uite.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/USIMS-with-Arrow-Updated.pdf

Permission codes will not be issued if background clearance documentation is missing, expired, or unverified.

Once your USBE Background Check clearance is verified, submit a permission‑code request using the form below:

SP ED Permission Code Request Form:
https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2hLMC6HaARhpkeW

You will be asked to provide:

• Your full name and UID
• Course number and section
• Specialization area
• Semester of enrollment
• Confirmation of a verified U SIMS Checklist

Requests are reviewed by the Department of Special Education, and permission codes are issued based on program eligibility, background clearance verification, and course availability.

Need to Complete a USBE Background Check?

If you have not yet completed your USBE Background Check or need to renew clearance, start the process here:

USBE Background Check Instructions:
https://uite.utah.edu/students/background-check/

Students are encouraged to complete background checks well in advance of registration, as processing time may affect enrollment eligibility.