ABA Virtual Open House
November 5, 2025
Virtual via Zoom
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.
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.
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
Chancellor’s Third Annual Mental Health and Wellness Lecture Series
November 5-12, 2025
Virtual via Zoom
GSAPP Recruitment Night
November 11, 2025
Virtual via Zoom
GSAPP Alumni Meeting
December 14, 2025
Virtual via Zoom
Meeting the Moment
GSAPP has been "Meeting the Moment" since its founding in 1974, up to and including the present day.
We are dedicated to preparing exceptional practitioners, scholars, and leaders in applied and professional psychology who serve diverse populations. Our community continues to use their GSAPP values, knowledge, and connections to generate significant, lasting positive change.
As we reflect on our enduring legacy, help us celebrate our 50th anniversary by submitting current examples of how GSAPP community members are "Meeting the Moment" today!
Meeting the Moment Highlights
Please join the Dean's Office in congratulating those highlighted in the Meeting the Moment newsletter.
Tools to Use
To help commemorate this landmark year, we have several tools that we invite and encourage the GSAPP community to use in their email signatures and in all presentations.
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!