Fingerprinting Policies and Procedures

All teacher candidates must start the fingerprinting process with the New York City Public Schools (NYC PS) as soon as they are accepted into any of the Teacher Preparation Programs. Once you begin the process it must be completed within 60 days. Teacher candidates must have received NYC PS fingerprinting clearance before they register for student teaching, internship, or practicum.

The process of obtaining NYC PS fingerprinting clearance could take up to two months and it involves a cost that is the financial responsibility of candidates. Candidates enrolled in online programs need to check with their programs about fingerprinting requirements. Candidates who are cleared for fingerprinting by New York State will be asked to get re-fingerprinted by the NYC PS at their own expense. 

Please click here for Queens College Fingerprinting Requirement information.

All teacher candidates, including undocumented students, are required to follow the fingerprinting requirements listed below:

1. Complete the Fingerprinting Form by:

• October 1 for candidates admitted in the fall semester
• March 1 for candidates admitted in the spring semester

2. You have 60 days to complete the fingerprinting instructions emailed to your Qmail address.

3. Login to your Anthology Portfolio account, click on “Fingerprinting Requirement for All Education Programs” and upload a screenshot (sample) of your completed Applicant Gateway nomination status.

For questions on fingerprinting policies or procedures, please click here to access the Fingerprinting FAQs. If you cannot find the answer to your question there, please check the Fingerprinting Assistance contact info provided on the right side of this page and reach out to the Field Placement Coordinator listed for your program/major.