Course Authorization Forms

Course Preauthorization

To receive enrollment authorization, all potential practicum students must complete the placement form for the course they want to enroll in.

If you do not meet the prerequisites for a non-practicum EDS course, use the Enrollment Authorization System (EASy) to request enrollment authorization.

Spring 2026 Placement Authorization Request Forms for EDS Practicum Courses

• EDS 38: Explorations in Education placement authorization request form
• EDS 128B and EDS 139: Introduction to Teaching and Learning (Elementary) placement authorization request form
• EDS 130 and EDS 139: Introduction to Academic Mentoring of Elementary School Students placement authorization request form
• EDS 133 and EDS 139: Counsel, Mentor, Advise placement authorization request form
• EDS 145 and EDS 139: Arts Across the Curriculum placement authorization request form
• EDS 139 for continuing PAL students placement authorization request form (previous PAL course completion required)

How to Register for an EDS Practicum Course

Because EDS practicum courses place UC San Diego students in community settings, additional information is required before enrollment authorization can be issued.

• Complete the placement form for your course to receive authorization to register for one of the following courses: EDS 39, 128A, 128B, 129A, 129B, 129C, 130, 131, 133, 135, 136, 137, 139, 140, 141, 145, or 146.
• All new PAL practicum students in EDS courses numbered 130 and higher must also complete the Background Check Form (PDF) .
• PAL students are Category C volunteers and do not need to submit fingerprints or Livescan documentation.
• Email completed background check forms to Sheila Keegan at skeegan@ucsd.edu.
• Students who previously took an EDS practicum course and did not earn a passing grade of C- or higher in both the primary practicum course and the required EDS 139 corequisite course are not eligible to enroll.
• Enrollment authorization is typically provided within 1 to 2 business days.
• After you are authorized, you will receive a confirmation email prompting you to log in to WebReg and register for the course.
• All practicum courses except EDS 39 and EDS 135 require the 2-credit corequisite course EDS 139.
• You must register for the EDS 139 section taught by the same instructor as your practicum course.
• A TB test is required for all in-person practicum work. Bring your test results to class on the first day.
• TB testing can be completed through the Student Health Center.