diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 8a1e9f09..0256fea9 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,14 +1,12 @@
-## What does this PR do?
+# Description of Changes
+_Summarize the changes you made as part of this pull request._
 
-<!-- _Summarize the changes_ -->
+# Related Issue(s)
+_Link the GitHub/GitLab/JIRA issues that are related to this PR._
 
-### Which issue(s) does this PR fix
-
-<!-- _Link to github issue(s)_ -->
-
-### PR acceptance criteria
-
-Testing and documentation do not need to be complete in order for this PR to be approved. We just need to ensure tracking issues are opened.
+# Acceptance Criteria
+<!-- _Check the relevant boxes below_ -->
+_Testing and documentation do not need to be complete in order for this PR to be approved. However, tracking issues must be opened for missing testing/documentation._
 
 - [ ] Unit/Functional tests
 
@@ -18,4 +16,12 @@ Testing and documentation do not need to be complete in order for this PR to be
 
    <!-- _This includes product docs and READMEs._ -->
 
-### How to test changes / Special notes to the reviewer
+# Tests Performed
+_Explain what tests you personally ran to ensure the changes are functioning as expected._
+
+
+# How To Test
+_Instructions for the reviewer on how to test your changes._
+
+# Notes To Reviewer
+_Any notes you would like to include for the reviewer._