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It's GSAPP's Golden Anniversary! 

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence and Service to the Common Good

GSAPP's 50 Years of Impact Showcased in

Celebrate With Us

This academic year, the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of being the "gold standard" in the training of future mental and behavioral health practitioners. Through educational excellence, pivotal practical training, and exceptional service delivery, we continue making an indelible impact on the lives of underserved individuals, families, groups, organizations, systems, and society-at-large.

We leverage the resources of an R1 Research University, Rutgers, yet retain close-knit relationships through our small cohorts, low faculty-staff ratios, invaluable campus, local, and statewide partnerships, donors and friends. Come along on our journey as we look back, and ahead, on 50 years of excellence. 

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Our 50th Anniversary Gala

Thank You to all alumni, students, faculty, staff, partners, sponsors, and friends who attended and supported our culminating celebratory event at the Heldrich Hotel on October 4th! We are grateful for the opportunity to gather and reflect on our school's rich history and anticipate the next 50 years of excellence in scholarship, practice, research, training, and service. This memorable evening was filled with camaraderie, retrospection, recognition, and a glimpse into the future of GSAPP. Read our commemorative Gala Journal for more. 

 

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50th Anniversary Video

GSAPP proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of being the "gold standard" in the training of highly competent and compassionate, future mental and behavioral health practitioners. We have -- and continue to make -- an indelible impact on the lives of underserved individuals, families, groups, organizations, systems, and society-at-large.

We leverage the resources of an R1 Research University, Rutgers, yet retain close-knit relationships through our small cohorts, low faculty-staff ratios, invaluable campus, local, and statewide partnerships, donors and friends. Come along on our journey as we look back, and ahead, on 50 years of excellence.

Excellence and Community-Building in Action: September 2024 – Present

Events

This year, there are many opportunities to connect, or reconnect, with GSAPP faculty, staff, students, alumni, partners, donors, and friends. Fellow GSAPP community members may be at these events and others taking place this milestone year: All Events | Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology

NJPA Fall Conference 

October 17, 2025

Eisenhower Conference Center, Livingston, NJ

Rutgers Football Tailgate

October 18, 2025

Rutgers SHI Stadium - Yellow Lot

RU Neurodiversity Summit

October 21, 2025

College Ave Student Center 

School Psych Virtual Open House

October 22, 2025

Virtual via Zoom

CAS Cooper Colloquium Endowed Lecture

October 22, 2025

Smithers Hall or Zoom

Culture Conference

October 24, 2025

Virtual via Zoom

Org Psych Open House

October 27, 2025

Virtual via Zoom

ABA Virtual Open House

November 5, 2025

Virtual via Zoom

GSAPP Recruitment Night

November 11, 2025

Virtual via Zoom

GSAPP Alumni Meeting

December 14, 2025

Virtual via Zoom

Give to GSAPP

Contributions, regardless of size or frequency, are greatly appreciated and will help GSAPP continue to attract and retain gold standard mental and behavioral health scholar-practitioners. All gifts will go directly to fund student scholarships. Thank you!