Placement Service

The Office of Educational Placement and Records, located in the Education Department, is a placement service that is designed to assist students and alumni seeking education-related employment such as teachers, counselors, and administrators with their job search.

What is a Placement File?

A Placement File is designed to house important documents such as your personal information, letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and other documents related to your career as a professional educator.

Who needs a Placement File?

Placement Files are primarily used by students or alumni seeking education-related employment such as teachers, counselors and administrators within a school district. Many prospective employers require a placement file as part of the application process. All students or alumni working toward certification are urged to register with the Educational Placement Service.

How do I open a Placement File?

You will need to register in order to set up a placement file. Simply click on the login button at the top of this page and click on the "Are you registered?" link. Or, you may obtain a registration packet from the Educational Placement Service Coordinator located in the Education Department in Atwood Hall. Please do not assume that a file will automatically be opened for you upon completion of your degree. You will need to complete the appropriate paperwork in order to open your placement file.

How much does it cost to open a Placement File?

A one-time fee of $25 will be assessed when the file is opened. The first three placement file mailings are free of charge. After that a $7 fee is assessed for each additional request. Any file that remains inactive for a period of five years or more will be charged a reactivation fee of $25 to re-open.

How do I send my Placement File?

Simply contact our office and request to have your file sent. In order to send your file in a timely manner, we appreciate the most up-to-date contact information on the prospective employer (this includes the correct spelling of the name, title, and a complete address.) Requests may be made in person, by mail, phone, fax, email, or through our website.

Information will not be forwarded to employers without the express written consent of the student/alum.