The Tift College of Education requires candidates to submit a permission/consent form for background checks.  Many counties/school systems also require that students complete a county background check prior to participating in any field experience assignment.  Names of counties/school systems that require such background checks will be posted.  All candidates should download the background check form from the online application system each semester.   The background check form and all other required documents should be submitted to the appropriate Office of Field Placement to complete the online application process; paper documentation is due no later than one week after the online application is submitted.