Application Instructions

Please carefully follow the application procedures listed below and those outlined by the Graduate School. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete and all materials are received by the deadline (December 1st) by both the Graduate School and the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. Please keep in mind that it may take up to a week for the department to access materials after they are submitted to the Graduate School. 

 

How to Apply: [Edits in progress; please check back for more information]

To apply to the Clinical Psychology PhD program, applicants must complete Part I and Part II.

Part I. Graduate School
Part II.Clinical Psychology Program

Deadline: December 1st

Part I. Graduate School

To complete Part I, applicants should review the Graduate School application instructions and then complete the online application form. Below are some of the requirements for that application.

  1. Application Form
  2. Application Fee: $65
    Opportunities for fee waivers:
    - Graduate School Fee Waivers: Students who fall into the following categories may request a waiver by calling (502) 852-6495 to determine eligibility: applicants in active duty military, veterans and active Peace Corp/AmeriCorps; receiving government public assistance through programs such as Aid to Families with Dependent Care (AFDC), Medicaid, Food Stamps, or Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI); students who attend minority serving institutions (application fee waiver is reviewed on case-by-case request); students who participate in Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP), TRIO, McNair Scholars, Fulbright Scholars, and UofL Cardinal Covenant; and applicants who attend the UofL Graduate School sponsored visitation day, held in the spring, and students who attend regional and national recruiting events where they meet with UofL graduate school representatives.
    Department Fee Waivers: Students who do not fall into the above categories can apply for a limited number of Department fee waivers. Click the following link for more information and the Department fee waiver application: https://redcap.link/hid4bdaj.
    Fee waiver applications are due November 1st.
    (Graduate School applications are due December 1). 
  3. Transcript(s): Official transcripts from ALL colleges you have attended must be sent directly from the colleges to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Applicants should contact Graduate Admissions with specific questions regarding transcript requirements.
  4. Graduate Record Exam (GRE): The GRE is optionalfor the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program's current admissions cycle (applications submitted on or before December 1, 2022).
  5. Three Recommendation Letters: Three letters of recommendation from academic sources are required by the Clinical Psychology program. Applicants are encouraged to take advantage of the electronic letter of recommendation option available through the online application form.
  6. TOEFL/English Proficiency: Official TOEFL scores must be submitted by those for whom English is not their native language. For more information about the English Proficiency/TOEFL requirements, click here.
  7. International Students: Additional instructions for international students can be found here.

Part II. Clinical Psychology Program

After completing the graduate school online application in Part I, applications need to complete the Clinical Psychology program application. As a friendly reminder, both Part I and Part II need to be completed by the December 1st deadline.

The following additional materials will be needed to complete the Clinical Psychology program application:

  1. Applicant Data Sheet
  2. Mentor Rankings: Our program is a research-based, scientist practitioner focused program and students are admitted based on a mentorship model. On the applicant data sheet, you will indicate your preferences for up to 3 possible research mentors (ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd).
  3. Current Curriculum Vitae: A current CV is a required part of the application. It can be submitted via the Graduate School online application, or sent in with your Applicant Data Sheet.
  4. Personal Statement: A Personal Statement should be uploaded with your application materials. The Statement of Purpose is expected to be 2-3 pages and describe the applicant's background, research experience and interests, and career goals. Within your Statement, please address the professional and research experiences that led you to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and how our program and mentorship fit with your goals.
  5. Supplemental Materials: Please provide information regarding your quantitative/research and writing skills. You may upload supplemental materials such as a description of relevant courses/trainings, capstone or Honors projects, research presentations, publications or writing samples with your application materials.
The above materials should be sent to . 

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for answers to questions regarding our program and the admissions process.

Offers of Admission

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 become available.

Questions

If you have any questions about the application process, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions page. Should you have any further questions, please contact:
Maggie Leahy
Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program
Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences
University of Louisville
maggie.leahy@louisville.edu