MAT Early Start

The OSU-Cascades MAT Early Start program allows admitted students to begin coursework before the traditional summer start of the student teaching year. This option is ideal for students who want to get started right away, ease back into academic coursework after time away from school, or spread tuition costs across additional terms. Early Start students begin with an individualized pathway, taking a lighter course load that fits their needs and schedules. By the summer term, they transition into a cohort, joining their peers to progress through the remainder of the program together while building a strong, collaborative learning community. Students in the Early Start program complete the MAT in June at the end of their student teaching year, while benefiting from a more manageable course load throughout the program.

Admission

You may apply to fall, winter, or spring terms to take Early Start classes. Applicants interested in the Early Start program are encouraged to contact the Graduate Student Recruitment Coordinator to learn more about the program sequence and the application process. Deadlines for each term are as follows:

Fall Term Deadline: August 15
Winter Term Deadline: October 15
Spring Term Deadline: January 15