School of Education

The School of Education (SOE) is committed to staying abreast with current technology trends in our area K-12 schools and strives to prepare teacher candidates who can facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity through creation of digital age learning experiences. To this end, we promote creativity, collaboration, responsibility, and innovation in the use of technology by students, faculty, and the local educational community. Our K-12 partners follow a 1:1 device model, and many have invested in or are planning to invest in iPads as that device. 

As a result, all UWL teacher candidates who are admitted to the School of Education are required to have an iPad that meets SOE specifications (see also below) for use in their pre-professional courses and clinical experiences, and strategies for utilizing this technology in future K-12 classrooms are incorporated across the curriculum. 

This program allows teacher candidates to use financial aid to make this purchase. The charge will appear on the student bill in the semester following admission to the candidate's teacher education program. Students also may purchase an iPad that meets specifications outside of the SOE process (see below for details). If the acquisition of an iPad is a financial hardship, please contact us to discuss options. 

iPads and Admission to SOE:

Teacher candidates are required to have an iPad that meets SOE specifications and submit documentation by the date listed in their admission letter. The first step in completing this requirement is to fill out the SOE iPad survey (also linked in admission letter). 

Students admitted to SOE should complete the survey no later than two weeks from the date of their admission letter. Please note that by accepting admission to a UWL teacher education program, teacher candidates are agreeing to obtain an iPad that meets specifications. Options include: 

• Purchase an iPad through SOE: Students that would like to purchase their iPad through SOE should indicate as such on the SOE iPad survey. The survey will then direct them to the order form, where they can select their iPad and optional accessories. By completing the survey, candidates understand that the program fee for the cost of the iPad and any optional accessories will be assessed on their student bill for the following semester. 

• Purchase an iPad outside of the SOE order process: Students that would like to purchase their iPad outside of SOE should indicate as such on the SOE iPad survey. They will then receive a follow-up email with the requirements and a link to upload proof of purchase.  Teacher candidates who would like pre-approval to ensure that their iPad meets requirements should email soe@uwlax.edu with the specifications. Teacher candidates who purchase their own device outside of the SOE process and without pre-approval do so at their own risk. 

Additional Information:

• • Obtaining an approved iPad is a condition of admission to SOE. If a student has not completed the iPad ordering survey or requested approval for a purchase outside of SOE by the due date (listed in admission letter), a registration hold will be placed on their account until the situation has been resolved. 
  • Teacher candidates who decide to change their major, change their program, and/or decline admission to the School of Education after ordering their iPad through the SOE survey are required to notify the School of Education (soe@uwlax.edu) prior to the first Monday in August (if admitted in spring) or the first Monday in January (if admitted in fall). The charge for the iPad is non-refundable after that date. 
  • The iPad is the candidate's own personal property. Candidates are responsible for the costs associated with loss or damage of their device. 

Teacher candidates admitted to their program who have completed the iPad survey by the survey due date will be able to pick up their iPad upon receiving an email with pick up instructions. NOTE: you must bring your UWL student ID with you when picking up the iPad.