FAQs

Frequently asked questions for the Experimental Psychology Doctoral Program.

 Frequently Asked Questions

 
1.  How do I check to see if all of my application materials have been received / if my application is complete?

You may check your application submission status via the Graduate School's online application system HERE. Any questions regarding materials submitted to the Graduate School should be directed to .
As for the supplemental materials that you submitted to our department- if you sent them, they have been received and added to your application file. If we are missing any part of your application, we will contact you directly.

2.  I entered contact information in the Graduate School online application for those writing me letters of recommendation. Why have they not been contacted yet?
Recommenders will not receive a request to submit their letters until your application fee has been paid in full.

3.  Where should my transcripts be sent?
You should submit official copies of all transcripts to Graduate Admissions (Houchens Building Room 105, University of Louisville, Louisville KY 40292).  DO NOT send any transcripts to the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences. Any transcripts sent to the department will be considered unofficial. Electronic transcripts are permitted, but they must be sent directly from the institution to our Graduate Admissions office.

4. When will applicants be contacted with admissions decisions?
Typically, students will receive offers of admission before April 1. Assistantships and fellowships are also normally offered before April 1. Applicants are under no obligation to respond to offers of admission or financial support prior to the decision date of April 15. Additional admissions and financial offers may be made after the April 15th decision date if one or more slots opens up.

5.  Can I make an appointment with a staff member to ask questions about the program and/or application process?
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate appointments. If you have questions concerning the program and/or the application process, please visit our Program Admissions, Application Instructions, and FAQs pages. If you have any additional questions that are not addressed there, you may email them to maggie.leahy@louisville.edu . If you are interested in a certain faculty member’s current research, you should contact them individually.

6. Where should I have my GRE scores sent (should I choose to submit them)?
The University of Louisville’s institution code is 1838.

7. Will my application still be considered if one of my test scores or GPA does not meet the minimum qualifications listed under Admissions Requirements on the Program Admissions page? 
All complete applications that are submitted will be reviewed by faculty. We take a holistic approach in reviewing prospective student applications and consider all aspects of a student's application in determining admissions.

8. Are application fee waivers available?
Students can apply for a limited number of Department fee waivers. Click the following link for more information and the application:  https://redcap.link/hid4bdaj. Fee waiver applications are due November 1st (Graduate School applications are due December 1).