Selecting Applicants

Several kinds of data are used in evaluating applicants. An undergraduate major (or its equivalent) — 30–45 semester hours — in Psychology is preferred. We use guidelines with respect to the GRE General Test: a recommended minimum score of 600 on both Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning. The Advanced GRE test in psychology is required of all applicants to the Clinical Program, but no specific scores are required. Information concerning an individual's previous academic performance is also weighed. Although it is necessary for a student to have a moderately high grade point average (i.e., above 3.3) to be considered, grades are not the chief determinant of acceptance to our program. We look for students whose interests come close to our training objectives and whose research interests match those of the faculty. We are also looking for students who have had supervised research experience and practical experience (perhaps at a volunteer level) relevant to clinical psychology.

Information about admitted students, including average GRE scores and undergraduate GPAs.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Clinical Psychology Program.

Recruitment 2012

Graduate students choose a research mentor who will oversee their progress in research training. Students may sample from a variety of research topics currently represented among the clinical faculty. Applicants are encouraged to specify members of the faculty whom they view as having interests most compatible with their own and in whose labs they would most like to work.

The Program plans to admit 3-5 new students for fall 2012. The following Clinical faculty are considering new students next year; on your application, please list at least two of these individuals with whom you would be interested in working. The top 15-20 applicants will be invited to campus to interview.

• Joanna Arch
• Sona Dimidjian
• Mark Whisman
• Erik Willcutt

Application Information

Deadline: December 15

Graduate students are admitted only in the fall semester. Your complete application for the Clinical Program must be submitted by December 15 to be considered for admission to the department for the following fall semester.

Requirements:

• 1. Applicants must complete the application to the Graduate School online, including a personal statement describing one's interests and motivation for pursuing graduate education in psychology. International applicants please note that there is a separate international student application specifically for foreign students.
• 2. A $50 application fee; $70 for international students.
• 3. One official copy of all grade records from completed undergraduate and graduate work. Official transcripts must be sent to Graduate Admissions directly from the college or university.
• 4. GRE test scores. Verbal, quantitative, and analytical GRE test scores, as well as the Psychology subject exam, are required for admission to the clinical program. Official GRE scores are sent to us by ETS (Education Testing Service), INST code: 4841, DEPT code: 2016.
• 5. Three letters of recommendation from faculty and employers familiar with the applicant's qualifications for graduate study. These letters should be submitted through the online application. If your recommenders would prefer to submit a hard copy of their letter, please contact the Department.

The University of Colorado at Boulder is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. The department encourages applications from underrepresented students.

Financial Aid

Students who submit a complete application for admission to graduate study in psychology will automatically be considered for all university scholarships and fellowships for which they are eligible, as well as for teaching assistantships. In addition, if students complete a financial aid application, they will be considered for other need-based monies. A number of different types of financial aid are administered by the Graduate School. These include University of Colorado fellowships, scholarships, and loans.

Admitted Clinical Graduate Students receive either a Teaching Assistantship or a Research Assistantship award that pays tuition remission, a monthly stipend of ~$1,750, and 70% of the cost of the Golden Buffalo health insurance plan. Students are required to pay student fees and the remaining 30% of their health insurance costs.