The Application Process to the Clinical Psychology Program

Applicants are encouraged to begin the process as soon as possible during the fall semester in order to insure that the application file will be complete by the time the final review is made of all applicants. The entire package of application materials must be received by December 15 to be considered for the following Fall.

Application Process:  The timely completion of the following requirements will optimize your chances in the review of your application.

Send or have sent to:

Office of Graduate Admissions

102 McMahon Hall

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC 20064
202-319-5057

1. Completed CUA Application for Admission to Graduate Studies. OR USE THE ON-LINE APPLICATION FOR THIS PORTION OF THE PROCESS.

       

       Request an Application Packet

 

       Complete the On-Line Application for Graduate Admission

 

2.  Application fee.  We waive the application fee for those with serious financial difficulties that make it a hardship to pay the fee, and for others who would increase diversity in the student body, such as veterans and ethnic minorities.  To request an application fee waiver, applicants must write a letter explaining the basis for their request and send it by U.S. post to the Office of Graduate Admissions, 102 McMahon Hall, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC  20064.

3. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work.

4. Report of GRE scores, including the Subject Test in Psychology.

5. Completed Clinical Psychology Interest Form.  Download PDF Interest Form.

6. Three letters of recommendation, ALONG WITH THE RECOMMENDATION RATING SHEET, from individuals who know you well and are able to describe with specificity your academic, research, training, and/or work performance, as well as your potential in the field of clinical psychology.  Applicants with varied backgrounds may find it useful to have one or two additional letters sent in order to give a complete evaluation of their relevant experiences. Download PDF Rating Sheet.

7. A two- to three-page typed personal statement about why you are qualified for the program including information on your research and clinical experience, areas and questions you would like to do research on in graduate school, goals after obtaining your doctorate, and other important information you want us to know about you.  If the application is submitted online, the personal statement is submitted as a part of the application.