How long does it take to receive my Massachusetts license after graduating from HGSE?

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will process your application and approve your license as soon as possible after you have met all of your licensure requirements (i.e. testing, documents, institutional endorsement). HGSE's licensure team will submit your endorsement immediately after graduation. The time it takes for your license to be issued depends on DESE's workload when you finish your last requirement. Typically, the process takes several weeks, though sometimes it goes faster. If needed, the Licensure Team can provide a “letter of good standing” to support your job search.