Field Experiences/Student Teaching
Student Opportunities
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING YOUR BACKGROUND CHECK
FOR CLINICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
University of Georgia Education
The University of Georgia requires that a criminal background check be performed on all students who will participate in field experiences, such as a practicum or student teaching. You will be required to order your background check in sufficient time for it to be reviewed by the school prior to starting your field experience. A background check typically takes 3 normal business days to complete.
The background checks are conducted by PreCheck, Inc., a firm specializing in background checks. Your order must be placed online through StudentCheck.
Go to www.PreCheck.com and click on the StudentCheck link and then click the Student button. When asked to select your school, choose University of Georgia Education.
Complete all required fields and hit Continue to enter your payment information. The payment of $48.50 (plus state tax for students living in Texas) can be made securely online with a credit or debit card. You can also pay by money order, but that will delay processing your background check until the money order is received by mail at the PreCheck office. For your records, you will be provided a receipt and confirmation page of your background check order placed through PreCheck, Inc.
PreCheck will not use your information for any other purposes other than a background check. Your credit will not be investigated, and your name will not be given out to any businesses.
If you need assistance while placing your online order for the background check, please contact PreCheck at StudentCheck@PreCheck.com. For all other questions, please contact Martha Kristin at 706.542.4185 or mkristin@uga.edu.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
- How long does the report take to complete? Most reports are completed within 3 business weekdays.
- Do I get a copy of the report? No. Only the hospitals or school in the program have access to the reports. However, you can order a copy of your report for an additional fee at the time you place your order.
- Does PreCheck need every street address where I have lived over the past 7 years? No. Just the city and state.
- I have been advised that I am being denied entry into the program because of information on my report and that I should contact PreCheck. Where should I call? Call PreCheck’s Adverse Action hotline at 800-203-1654. Adverse Action is the procedure established by the Fair Credit Reporting Act that allows you to see the report and to dispute anything reported.
- I have a criminal record. What should I do? Disclose the crime on your application.
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