You can access your ePortfolio from your student portal. Click on the Academics tab, then Academics Resources tab. You will then see a Quick Links menu pop up. Click on the ePortfolio link from the Quick Links menu. Please contact Student Support with any technical questions regarding your ePortfolio (support@mail.waldenu.edu or 1-800-925-3368).

Transition Points are specific times during the program when you must meet certain requirements in order to move on in the program and ultimately be recommended for licensure. It is your responsibility to manage your own progress through the four transition points. The transition point requirements for your program are listed in your Guidebook, which is located in your ePortfolio. You will also see a placeholder for each transition point requirement in your ePortfolio which you can use to self-monitor your progress.

Click on your program page of the Field Experience website to find which forms are required for your program.

Many field experience placement sites will require candidates to complete a background check or fingerprinting process prior to starting the placement. Upon notification of your field experience confirmation, the Office of Field Experiences will notify you if the district/school will require this of you. It is your responsibility to complete the necessary steps prior to starting the placement; otherwise your field experience could be delayed. Please also note that many states require candidates to complete a background check screening process before being approved for a license. Please read additional information about background checks in your Candidate Guidebook.

The timeframe for the OFE to confirm your placements can vary greatly. With some placements there are many details involved in setting up a quality experience that meets program requirements. The OFE will make every effort to finalize all of your placement details at least 1-2 months prior to the start of the term; however, at times the details may not be made available to the coordinators until just prior to the start. Once the placement details are confirmed, you will receive all of the necessary information via Walden email. Please feel free to contact the Field Experience Coordinators (educationfield@mail.waldenu.edu) to inquire about your placement status at any time.

You will keep track of your hours on timesheets. The timesheets are located in your ePortfolio.

You should contact the faculty member of the course in which the Major Assessment was due.

The licensure programs have a Certification Officer who is available to answer these types of questions for you or refer you to the appropriate resources. Please contact educlicensure@mail.waldenu.edu for help with these types of questions.