Procedures to Obtain Criminal Background Check

Community College Students Who Seek Admission to Colleges of Education Tennessee Board of Regents Universities

1. Using the Tennessee Applicant Processing Services register online or call (877) 862-2425. Complete only the yellow required elements:
   • Provide the Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) number for the university that you plan to attend:

     Information

     University	ORI Number
     Austin Peay State University	TNCC63013
     East Tennessee State University	TNCC90028
     Middle Tennessee State University	TNCC75022
     Tennessee State University	TN930050Z
     Tennessee Technological University	TNCC71018
     University of Memphis	TNCC79121

   • Indicate the Transition Type: DP-Child-Related Worker Private
   • Verify that you, the applicant, are paying for the security check.
   • Complete the required personal information. If you are uncomfortable providing your social security number on the Internet, call the number listed above.
2. Prepay your fingerprint service. The cost is $48. Prepayment may be completed at the Tennessee Fingerprinting Application site or by calling (800) 964-7690.
3. Wait one day and then proceed to the fingerprint location of your choice. Print locations for conducting the fingerprinting can be found at Fingerprint Services for Tennessee. No appointment is necessary, but you must have prepaid for the fingerprinting service and be registered.

By following the procedures above, you acknowledge the following:

1. the results of the background check can affect your admission/continuance in a teacher education program and
2. that universities have your permission to share the results of the background check with school districts where you may be placed for field or clinical placements.