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A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
Enrollment in a credential program with one of our partner universities: CSUEB or Dominican University
Residency Year: Residency Experience in Mentor Teacher's Classroom for 3 days / week
Post-Residency: Commitment to teaching at least four years in WCCUSD
Online Application - Part I
Your Resume and Official Transcript for BA Degree is required
Online Application - Part II
Short Essay Responses
Interview
Reference Checks
Residency Application Timeline
Residency Application Timeline
November 2025 - April 2026 Informational Sessions
February/March 2026 University Application Workshops
March 15, 2026 Deadline to Apply to CSUEB for Summer 2026 term
April 1, 2026 Priority Deadline to Apply to West Contra Costa Teacher Residency and Dominican University;
Mid-Late April 2026 WCCTR Interviews
May 2026 Notify Applicants of Residency Acceptance (pending admission to universities)
June 15, 2026 Deadline to Apply to CSUEB for Fall 2026 term
July 1, 2026 Final Deadline to Apply to West Contra Costa Teacher Residency (pending availability) and Final Deadline to Apply to Dominican University
July 2026 WCCTR Interviews (if necessary) and Notify Applicants of Acceptance
August 2026 Teacher Residency Program Begins!
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