Applying for Field Experience

Students must apply to our Office of Educational Field Experiences to verify their eligibility to receive placements for Field Observations, Early Field Experiences, and Student Teaching.
Step 1: Create an Account

New users should create and purchase a Tk20 account. Existing Tk20 users with a valid account can skip to Step 2. (Processing may take up to 48 hours. View the "before you apply" details below for more information.)

Purchase a new Tk20 account
Step 2: Log In

Log in to the UTA's Tk20 system (https://go.uta.edu/tk20) using your UTA student NetID and password.

Log Into Tk20
Step 3: Choose Your Application

Click the "applications" tab at the top and choose "Create" from the left-hand menu. Choose the correct application from the drop down menu. The application will not be available until the application period opens. (Ex: If you are NOT a Mid-Level Junior DO NOT choose the Mid-Level Junior application.)
Step 4: Apply

Complete and submit your application by the deadline. (See below for deadline information.)


Before You Apply

You must have purchased access to our UTA Tk20 system in order to access the field application. If you have already purchased your account and have access to the UTA Tk20 system, you do not need to purchase it again.

If this is your first time to access the UTA Tk20 system and you need to purchase your account, follow these steps:

  1. Go to https://payment.tk20.com/ctpayment/?id=utarlington.
  2. Select the "I need to purchase my 7 year Tk20 account" option, and then select the "continue" button to complete your payment.
  3. Wait for your account to be processed. It takes up to 48 hours for your account to become active on the Tk20 server. We suggest you periodically try to log in during that time. 

For details or Tk20 troubleshooting, visit https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/education/current-students/tk20-data.

 

Deadlines

Spring Field Placements: The application for Spring Field Placement usually opens on the first business day of October and usually closes on the last business day of October at 5 PM (Central time).

Fall Field Placements: The application for Fall Field Placement usually opens on the first business day of February and usually closes on the last business day of February at 5 PM (Central time).

Juniors: The application for Mid-Level, EC-6/ESL and Bilingual Juniors placements usually opens in August during the first two weeks of school and only after the Tk20 system has been prepared for the Fall semester.

Observation Only: The application for Observation Only usually opens during September and January. Make sure to apply using the "Observation Only" application.

Under normal circumstances, you must finish and submit your application before the deadline. Applying after the deadline is subject to approval and is handled on a case-by-case basis. Approval is not guaranteed. If the deadline has passed, and you still wish to apply, please contact the Office of Educational Field Experiences at coedfield@uta.edu to explain your situation and your extenuating circumstances.

All Deadlines are subject to revision. The Field Office will communicate the precise deadline for your application cycle through the Advising Office Listserv and through your instructors.