Master’s Degree Licensure Information

(MAT, MEd, MS, and MSA Candidates)

How to Apply for a North Carolina Licensure

It is your responsibility to apply for licensure and to make sure we have all the necessary documents for your licensure paperwork.

  1. Complete the following forms

Form A - Application for a North Carolina License (MAT Students ONLY)

  • Complete the entire form
  • Don’t forget to check “yes” or “no” to the Statement of Applicant questions
  • Remember to sign and date at the bottom of the page

Form V – Verification by Institution

  • Complete the top three lines ONLY

*Your license will be mailed to the address you provide on these forms.

  1. Request transcripts

Request an official UNCW transcript from the Office of the Registrar

Follow the instructions to request your official transcript through SeaNet (

Request a transcript to be mailed to Dr. Carol McNulty (do not request an electronic transcript)

Step by step instructions to complete the transcript request:

  • Log onto SeaNet
  • Are you requesting that this transcript be sent to yourself? NO
  • Enter the name of the individual: Dr. Carol McNulty
  • Do you know and want to use an email address to identify your intended recipient? NO
  • The transcript for your licensure paperwork should be mailed to:

Dr. Carol McNulty

Watson College of Education (EB 309)

UNCW

601 South College Road

Wilmington, NC 28403-5991

(910) 962-4142

  • Transcript type? All Work
  • Number of copies? 1
  • When should the transcript be sent? After Degree is Posted
  • Complete payment process

Master of Arts in Teaching Students ONLY:

If you have graduated with your Bachelor’s Degree from another institution, you must send an official transcript to:

Dr. Carol McNulty

Watson College of Education (EB 309)

UNCW

601 South College Road

Wilmington, NC 28403-5991

*We cannot use the transcript you submitted for your UNCW application.

  1. Praxis II Scores

Official Praxis II scores must be on file in Dr. McNulty’s office (if required for your licensure area)

If UNCW has your Praxis II scores they will be viewable in your SeaWork account (MAT Students ONLY)

Additional information on Praxis II is available at

  1. Licensure Fee

Submit check in the amount of $55.00 made payable to “NC Department of Public Instruction” or a Credit Card Authorization Form (PDF)

Your check will not be submitted to DPI until we receive degree posted transcripts. Degrees are generally posted by the Registrar at the end of June, August and January.

  1. Submit

Submit the following documents

  • Form A (MAT Students ONLY)
  • Form V
  • Check or Credit Card Authorization Form

MAT students may submit your documents at the final seminar

We cannot process your licensure paperwork until we receive all the necessary documentation.

It is your responsibility to make sure the documents are submitted to:

Dr. Carol McNulty

Watson College of Education (EB 309)

UNCW

601 South College Road

Wilmington, NC 28403-5991

*Please remember to allow 2-3 months after graduation date for processing and receipt of your license.

If you have any questions, regarding your licensure paperwork please email Dianne Evans at .