Security Clearances

For Field Placement Classes

Millersville University requires security clearances to be on file with the Department of Field Services by the deadline dates outlined below to participate in field experiences.

  • Scroll down for more information - follow the instructions carefully!
  • Security Clearances must meet the requirements outlined and be valid (do not expire) for the entire semester during which there is a field experience.
  • Students may be dropped from any courses requiring clearances if clearance packet is incomplete or invalid.

Clearance deadlines

There are two 'Clearance Deadlines' tables below - follow the table for your situation.

  • Professional Block 2 and PDS Students:  Follow the 'Clearance Deadlines - Student Teachers' table  if your Professional Block 2/PDS semester will be immediately followed by student teaching.
  • Students preparing for student teaching:  Follow the 'Clearance Deadlines - Student Teachers' table.
clearance deadlines - Field Experience Students:

Field Experiences

Semester / TERM 

 Field Experiences

DEADLINE

Winter 2026
  • DUE: November 15, 2025
  • Clearances must be dated on or after January19, 2026.
  • For a list of courses that require clearances for Winter 2026, click HERE.

Spring 2026
  • DUE:  January 1, 2026
  • Clearances must be dated on or after May 11, 2025.
  • Coming Soon - A list of courses that require clearances for Spring 2026.  
clearance deadlines - STUDENT Teaching:

Use the table below if either of the following is true ...

  • Professional Block 2 and PDS Students:  Follow the 'Clearance Deadlines - Student Teachers' table if your Professional Block 2/PDS semester will be immediately followed by student teaching.
  • Students preparing for student teaching:  Follow the 'Clearance Deadlines - Student Teachers' table.

Student Teaching

Semester / TERM 

Student Teaching

DEADLINE
Spring 2026
  • PAST DUE! 
    • Email Field Services!
    • Clearances must be dated on or after May 10, 2025. 
Fall 2026
  • DUE: January 1, 2026
    • Clearance date requirements will be determined once the academic calendar is available. 

 

 

Freshmen & Undergraduate Students

Are you a Freshman or Undergraduate Student? Find out what documents you need to submit, and more, here.

Undergrad Clearances Overview

Post-Baccalaureate & Master's Students

Are you a Post-Baccalaureate or Master's Student? Find out what clearance documents you need to submit, and more, here.

Post-Bac & Master's Overview

How To - Submit Your Clearances

Follow these step-by-step instructions for how to submit your Security Clearance documents to the Department of Field Services.

How To Submit Documents

How to - View the 'Dates of Issue' on File

Need to check what is on file with Field Services? These instructions will tell you how.

How to View Dates of Issue

FAQ - Clearances

Need more information? The Clearances FAQ provides answers to the most commonly asked questions.

FAQ - Clearances