Click here for visual instructions.

• Follow this link to schedule your ten-minute appointment for fingerprinting at an in-state location. You can also revisit this link later to change your appointment if necessary.

• Click the green button to “Schedule a New Appointment.”

• Enter TNCC79140 for ORI number. It will tell you that this ORI corresponds with Memphis Teacher Residency.

• Enter zip code for a fingerprinting location near you, and select a location and appointment time.

• Enter personal information. At the bottom you will want to provide employer information: Memphis Teacher Residency, 1350 Concourse Avenue, Suite 366, Memphis, TN 38104 as your employer.

• Verify all information is correct and submit.

• Make payment with Visa or Mastercard OR take money order or cashier’s check with you to fingerprinting location.

Bring the following to your appointment:
- Valid Government ID: Driver's license, state ID, or passport
- Money or cashier's check if you did not pay for fingerprinting services during scheduling

If you live near Tennessee, we suggest you come into the state to get your fingerprints done. It makes your process easier!

Click here for visual instructions.

Step 1: Schedule an Appointment

• Find a place to be fingerprinted. You need to obtain a set of fingerprints from a local law enforcement agency or other entity that provides fingerprinting services. These fingerprints may be either traditional ink rolled fingerprints on a FBI (FD-258) fingerprint card or LiveScan fingerprints printed to a FBI (FD-258) fingerprint card.

• Click here to locate an IdentoGo location. Do not enter a service code.

• Scroll down and click on "Fingerprint Cards".

• Click on "Schedule or Manage Appointment". Follow instructions from there to make your appointment.

• Return to MTR's onboarding site and complete Steps 2-6.

Of note: IdentoGo may not have a print-taking location near you. In that case, please reach out to your County Sheriff's department or your City's Police department to have your prints taken. Once you have your fingerprint card, follow Steps 2-6 on MTR's onboarding site.

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Step 2: Register for Fingerprint Card Processing

• Follow this link and click the green button saying “Register for Fingerprint Card Processing Service.”

• Confirm that you currently live in another state (not in Tennessee).

• Enter TNCC79140 for ORI number. It will tell you that this ORI corresponds with Memphis Teacher Residency.

• Enter personal information as prompted.

• At the bottom you will want to provide employer information: Memphis Teacher Residency, 1350 Concourse Avenue, Suite 366, Memphis, TN 38104

• Verify all information is correct and submit.

• Make payment online for fingerprinting.

• Once you have made your payment, you will be directed to the final registration page. Print this page. Follow all directions on this page (ex: sign & date, enter contact information). Keep this until after your  appointment to mail in with your fingerprint card.

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Step 3: Prepare for your Appointment

• Print Page 1 of this document to bring with you to your appointment.

• Add your appointment time to your calendar so you don't forget.

• Make sure you have a valid Government ID to bring with you to your appointment: Driver's license, State ID, or passport.

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Step 4: Get Fingerprinted!

• Bring a Valid Government ID: Driver’s license, state ID, or passport.

• Give the instructions you printed off to the technician doing your fingerprints.

• The technician will give you your fingerprint card when you are done. Take it home with you to be mailed in (next step).

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Step 5: Mail your Fingerprints & Form to IndentoGo

• After your appointment, mail the fingerprint card AND the printed off registration page to the address listed  on the registration page:

Prints Inc.
IdentoGO TN Card Scan Operations
100 Salem Ct.
Tallahassee, FL 32301

**Make sure the form is completed and signed before mailing. Cards received without the completed and  signed form will not be processed and will be returned for completion and re-submission. Please remember that this fingerprint card and registration page get mailed to the background check company in Florida—so please DO NOT mail this fingerprint card to MTR.

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Step 6: Confirm you've finished the Fingerprinting Process with MTR

• Email Gabbie Elliott (gabbie@memphistr.org) once you’ve mailed in your card & registration form.

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Questions:

• Reach out to Gabbie Elliott (gabbie@memphistr.org).
• You can check the status of your fingerprints or ask questions about the process by contacting IdentoGo at 855-226-2937.

We have included below a TENTATIVE calendar of what you will experience during the summer of your residency. This covers your arrival, orientation schedule, and summer MAT coursework. Class schedules and community life events will be added in late spring to the MTR Resident Calendar, accessible in your MTR email account.

Incoming residents will move into the Parcels between May 19 – May 28. Move-in is coordinated with the Parcels leasing office.

WELCOME DINNER
May 28, 2026

ORIENTATION
May 29, June 1 & June 2, 2026

GRAD CLASSES BEGIN
Week of June 1, 2026

SUMMER CALENDAR
The Resident Calendar (Google) lists tentative courses, times, and activities. All class and event times are subject to change.

MTR does require residents to arrive on the first day with a reliable laptop meeting the requirements listed below. You will use a laptop intensively during the residency year for both master’s coursework and your internship placement. It is important that your laptop not hold you back from efficiently completing this work. If your current computing device is not powerful enough, an investment in a better computer will pay off in real time savings during a year that is already very busy.

IF EVALUATING YOUR CURRENT COMPUTER:

Recommended Device Type: Laptop running macOS or Windows with at least a 1-hour battery life. Windows 2-in-1 tablet / laptops are real Windows computers and should work just fine as long as you have a real keyboard for it.

Can an Android tablet work? No. Android tablets are useful tools but are not appropriate as a primary computing device; you still do need a laptop.

Can an iPad work? While the latest iPads (specifically iPad Pro) can work as a laptop replacement, it’s still not ideal so we still encourage you to get Mac or PC (anything running Windows) if you’re going shopping for a computer. If you already own an iPad Pro, it’s okay to start the year with it and see if you can make it work! If you don’t already have one, don’t buy one. Use your money on a laptop instead. One of the more significant shortcomings is their general incompatibility with smartboard software.

Can a Chromebook work? It is technically possible to get through the residency year with a Chromebook, but they do have shortcomings. One of the more significant shortcomings is their general incompatibility with smartboard software. You can get by with a Chromebook, but be prepared to encounter occasional things that you want to do but cannot do. Certainly don’t pay more than $350 for a new Chromebook when a bit more would get you a more capable Windows laptop without these limitations.

RAM: 4GB minimum (it may be possible to cheaply upgrade your computer’s RAM if you have a tech-savvy friend or family member) Less than 4GB of RAM will likely critically handicap your ability to successfully complete coursework and lesson planning in a timely manner. It is very important you look into upgrading before arrival. If buying a new computer, you should insist on 8GB minimum!

Is it strong and fast enough? Ask yourself if you can have a web browser with 6-10 tabs open, and at least one more application all running at once without it feeling slow. If the answer is no, you should probably consider upgrading.

IF PURCHASING A NEW LAPTOP:

Our recommendation is that you not spend money on something that will be slow or out-of-date quickly. Consider the following recommendations which we provide as a favor to help you not waste money one something you’ll be frustrated with:

Device Type: Laptop (not an iPad, not an Android tablet)

RAM: 8GB minimum

Hard Drive: SSD strongly recommended instead of HDD so that your computer doesn’t feel slow right from day one

Operating System: Windows or macOS. Chrome OS (Chromebooks) can be considered but see the details above on their shortcomings.

As always, read reviews and consult tech-savvy friends before making a purchase. Most teachers do receive a laptop from their school once they are hired (after residency year), so you only need to consider getting through residency year when deciding if your current computer is good enough. That said, if purchasing a new one, you probably do want to get something that won’t be slow and frustrating on day one, and that usually requires a minimum investment of $450 and considerable research to ensure you aren’t getting a lemon. Some $400-650 computers are frustratingly slow out of the box, so make sure you do your research before buying!

All single and married residents are required to live in MTR-arranged housing in The Parcels at Concourse, unless you have been approved to live off campus. Single residents will be paired with a same-gender roommate using information from the housing survey. If you will be getting married during the residency year, please contact bridget@memphistr.org to discuss arrangements.

Apartment lease assignments and roommate pairings will be distributed in May.

PARCELS RENT DETAILS:

• All incoming residents will be required to provide their MTR contract, an application fee, the security deposit, and proof of renter’s insurance to The Parcels at Concourse prior to move-in. Residents will also need to provide proof of prior year income as a part of The Parcels application process. All questions related to this can be directed to The Parcels.

• MTR provides each resident the monthly housing stipend that will be due to The Parcels. The first housing stipends will be distributed via direct deposit to residents on May 31st, and the June rent will be due to The Parcels by June 5th.

• Thereafter, each resident will receive the housing allowance plus the monthly living stipend from MTR on the 1st of each month through May at the end of the residency year. Residents are required to pay The Parcels rent by the 5th of each month.

• Residents are not required to set up their own utility accounts. The Parcels will bill residents for utilities each month. There is wireless internet available in the MTR offices and the common areas of the Crosstown Building such as the plaza and atria. Residents desiring internet and/or television in their apartment can set this up with AT&T.

• Residents will have their security deposit returned at check-out, assuming the apartment is in order.

RENT FOR MARRIED RESIDENTS:

• Per the MTR contract, for married residents whose spouse is not also an MTR resident, MTR will arrange an apartment for the couple and will provide 50% of the monthly rent. The married resident is responsible for the remaining 50% of the rent. Depending upon the couple’s income last calendar year, the spouse’s portion (50%) of the rent may range from $600/month to $950/month. Exact numbers will be provided during the application process with the Parcels.

Please see the list below of anticipated costs and fees that MTR does not cover and residents will be required to pay at the appropriate time of the year. This can be useful in making a residency year budget.

REQUIRED:

Spring, Before Residency

• Background Check: $25

• Parcels Application Fee: $25 per person

• Parcels Reservation Fee: $125 per person

• Security Deposit: $150 per person

• Final Transcripts: Per undergraduate college/university fee structure

• Praxis Subject Assessment: Approx. $120-$170

Summer, Beginning of Residency

• Moving Costs: MTR does not provide moving expenses

• Renter’s Insurance: $12 and up/month

Fall, During Residency

• (Elementary Only) Additional Praxis Tests: $150

IF APPLICABLE, AS NEEDED:

Spring, Before Residency

• Laptop

• Professional Attire

• Apartment Furniture

Ongoing

• Utilities: $75-$100 per resident ($150-200 per apartment per month)

• Internet Access (apartment, optional but recommended): Starts at about $50 per apartment per month from AT&T

NO COST TO YOU:

• Tuition and Books: Free, covered by MTR

• Rent: Covered by MTR each month through housing stipend

Many residents find it helpful to switch to a bank that has local branches. If you decide to do so, it may be useful to know that the top four banks in Memphis by branch count are Regions Bank (29), SunTrust Bank (Truist Bank) (18), First Horizon Bank (17), and Bank of America (12). SunTrust Bank and Hope Credit Union have branches and/or ATMs on the ground floor of the Crosstown Concourse building where residents live and MTR has offices.

This spring, you will complete a Lipscomb Application & Onboarding Process for your Masters enrollment. You will be sent more information about that later.

You will receive an MTR Google account with your MTR email address in order to access many MTR resources in Google Drive, Google Calendar, and other Google Services. Be on the lookout for an email with setup instructions. If your personal or school email address changes over the coming months, please email Caroline O’Hare (caroline@memphistr.org) to update us of your new email.

Vaccination and staying up to date with boosters offers protection for us as individuals as well as offering protection to students, school communities, and the collective MTR community. MTR strongly encourages vaccination for COVID-19, but you are not required to be vaccinated. We are currently precluded from requiring vaccination by the state of TN.  However, if or when that ruling is retracted, MTR residents will, at that time, be required to be vaccinated and up to date.

Fully vaccinated means a person has received their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines. Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible.

We want to connect with you and help you get connected with one another! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and X (all @MemphisTR). We invite you to tag us when posting about your MTR experiences on social media.