Background Check and Fingerprinting
Please refer to the McKay School of Education’s Advisement Center
McKay School of Education Advisement Center
350 MKB | 801-422-3426
In order to gain admission to either teaching major, you will need to complete a background and fingerprinting check. The fingerprinting process will cost $10 for BYU students.
Follow the Fingerprint Background Clearance Steps
Applying for Fingerprinting through Educator
- Create an EDUCATOR account at https://educator.byu.edu
- Select "Start A New Admissions Application" or "Start A New Fingerprint Application" (If applying for Fingerprints only)
- Complete the steps as instructed and submit.
To complete the fingerprinting process, you will need to visit the Education Advisement Center (350 MKB).
- Visit the EAC or another LiveScan site
- Bring photo ID (student card or government-issued ID)
- Bring Social Security Card