How to Apply to the School Psychology Programs

Requirements

Applicants to UConn's School Psychology programs must have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. There is no specific major requirement in order to apply for the programs; all majors are welcome to apply, although a background in psychology or education and related experiences can be beneficial.

The programs admit students once a year for entry in the following fall semester. The application deadline is December 1.

Application Process

Please provide the following items. Completed applications must be received by December 1 in order to be reviewed.

  • The Graduate School's online application.
    • Under Intended Program, please select:
      Level of Study: Masters OR PhD/Doctoral (Do NOT select 6th Year Certificate)
      Academic Areas: Education
      Program: Educational Psychology MA OR Educational Psychology PhD
      Concentration: School Psychology MA OR School Psychology PhD
      Enrollment Cohort: General/No Cohort
      Campus: Storrs
      Entry Term: Fall 2025
  • A personal statement
    • Doctoral applicants might consider addressing in their statements: their preferred advisor, research interests, and reasons for pursuing a Ph.D. as opposed to a MA/6th-Year.
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • A resume
  • Unofficial transcripts of all collegiate work completed to date.
  • Ph.D. applicants must also submit GRE scores from ETS using school code 3915.
    • GREs are required for all School Psychology doctoral program applicants and optional for all School Psychology master's/sixth-year applicants.

NOTE: Students who enter the program will need to submit Praxis Core scores or a waiver during their first semester in the program.

For more information about the application process, the Graduate School's website.

Admission Timeline

  • Application deadline: December 1
  • Application review: School psychology faculty begin reviewing applications in December.
  • Virtual interviews: Select applicants are invited to a virtual interview in late January/early February.
  • Admissions recommendations: Typically made to students within two weeks of their virtual interview.
  • Student decisions: Admitted students must accept or deny their offers by April 15. Other applicants will be placed on a waitlist and may be contacted if there is space available.