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Graduate Admission

Doctoral Programs

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Fall Term Application Deadlines (September Start)

Nursing, PhD
May 1 (or until the class is filled)

Doctor of Nursing Practice
Applications completed by March 1 will receive priority consideration. Applications received after March 1 will be reviewed on a space-available basis through April 15, or until classes are filled. Admission is highly competitive.

Executive Doctor of Professional Studies programs
Please see the Lubin School Executive Education website for additional application information.

Computer Science, PhD
Applications will be accepted until the cohort is full.

Clinical Psychology (Health Emphasis), PhD
Preference given to applications received on or before January 1; Applicants will be accepted until class is filled.

Mental Health Counseling, PhD
November 1 (then space available basis until January 15)

School Psychology, PhD
Preference given to applications received on or before January 1; Applicants will be accepted until class is filled.

School-Clinical Child Psychology, PsyD
January 1

Additional School Specific Requirements

    • A GRE score report is optional for the 2024–2025 admission cycle to the MSEd in School Psychology, PsyD in School/Clinical Child Psychology, PhD in School Psychology, MSEd School Psychology (bilingual extension), and PhD in Clinical Psychology (Health Care Emphasis). Applicants are welcome to submit GRE scores if you feel this will help your application, but there will be no penalty or disadvantage to you if you do not submit GRE scores.
    • Three letters of recommendation are required for the PsyD in School/Clinical Child Psychology, PhD in Clinical Psychology (Health Care Emphasis) and PhD in School Psychology programs.

  • A general GRE score, no more than five years old, is required for the PhD in Computer Science.