NOTE Regarding Admissions for Fall 2022 Class - Our program has made the GRE General Test not required for admission to the fall
2022 class.
Admissions Criteria: Clinical-Community Psychology Doctoral Program
The Clinical-Community Program receives on average between 150-180 applications each year. Files are evaluated in a holistic manner and six to eight new students are typically admitted each year. Students who are made offers for admission often have research or applied experience in addition to their undergraduate degree. The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Minorities and members of other historically under-represented groups in our field are strongly encouraged to apply.
The calendar for admissions activities for the academic school year includes the following important dates:
- December 1 - Application Deadline for Fall 2022 Admission
- Early to Mid January - Invitations to Visiting Day (sent via e-mail)
- Early February - Visiting Day (by invitation)
- April 15 - Deadline for applicants to decide on early offers of admission
Students in our program have a major professor who serves as an advisor and mentor. Please review the research expertise for all faculty members and carefully consider with whom you would like to work within the Clinical-Community Program. Your research interests and suggested mentor should be explained in the personal statement.
A complete application should include:
- Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the online application. Official transcripts should be mailed to the Graduate School after being accepted into the program.
- Undergraduate GPA (overall and psychology-specific); Graduate GPA (if applicable)
- Grade point ratios consistently range from 3.4 to 4.0
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Previous Research or Prior Experience in Applied Settings
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Explain how your interest fits the requested program faculty’s research expertise.