Future Psychologists

Thank you for your interest in GSAPP. Please find below details about our application process.

• Before applying, you can use this Rutgers resource to explore all of our programs, or search for a specific program.  
• Applicants should select only one of our academic programs: Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, or Applied Psychology.
• Start the online application process.
• GRE scores are NOT required.

Deadlines for both the Clinical PsyD and School PsyD Programs are displayed below: 

Learn more about admissions information on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).

Deadlines for Applied Psychology Programs (MAP, MABA, Organizational Psychology PsyD) are displayed below:

To be considered for admission into our Clinical or School PsyD programs, please have the following: 

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree with a preferable major of psychology 
• An excellent scholastic record
• Recommendations from at least 3 people who can attest to your academic and personal qualifications 
• Appropriate applicant statements as per the application form 
• The completion of these required courses (with at least 1 lab component):
  • A. Introduction to psychology
  • B. Statistics
  • C. Abnormal psychology
  • D. Biological bases of psychology
    • Biopsychology is the science of the biological bases of human behavior, the field that concerns itself with linking function with brain structure. This science is also sometimes referred to as “functional neuroanatomy” or “behavioral neuroanatomy”. It is impossible to understand human behavior without some level of understanding of the physical structure of the brain, the organ that enables behavior.
  • E. 1 to 2 courses in the following areas:  
    • i. cognitive psychology
    • ii. psychology of perception
    • iii. conditioning, and learning
    • iv. developmental psychology; psychology of personality
    • v. social psychology 

Note: The Clinical and School Psychology PsyD programs do NOT require the General nor Psychology GRE for admissions.  

To be considered for admission into our Applied Psychology programs, please have the following:

Organizational Psychology (PsyD):

• A completed application
• 3 letters of recommendation
• CV/resume
• Personal statement
• Research statement (be sure to focus on your interest in organizational psychology)
• Transcripts of undergraduate and/or graduate course work

Note: GRE scores are no longer a requirement.

Master's of Applied Psychology (MAP):

• Minimum 3.0 GPA in Undergraduate or Associate degree transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• A professional statement
• Transcripts from all previously attended schools
• Undergraduate BA in psychology

Note: GRE scores are no longer required. 

Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis (MABA)

• Minimum 3.0 GPA in Undergraduate or Associate degree transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• A professional statement
• Transcripts from all previously attended schools
• Previous courses or work experience in applied behavior analysis

​​​​Note: GRE scores are no longer required. 

The following are prerequisite courses for both the MAP and MABA Master's programs:

• General Psychology
• Statistics
• One additional Psychology elective (Ex: Personality Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Social Psychology, or Developmental Psychology)

We do not provide feedback about a prospective applicant’s undergraduate curriculum to determine whether applicants meet any of the above criteria this includes pre-requisite courses. During the admissions process, each applicant will be asked to describe how they have met each criteria, or will meet each criteria, prior to matriculation in any doctoral program. It will be up to each candidate to describe how their prior coursework meets the content requirements above. During the interview process or once an applicant is offered admission, the program will give feedback to individual students.

Applications can be found online.

The application fee is $70. Payments can be made by mailing in a check or via credit card through the online portal. If you have more questions, please visit the Rutgers application fees page. 

Mail checks to Offices of Graduate and Professional Admissions, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 

ASB I 

65 Davidson Road 

Piscataway, NJ 08854 

Your application will require: 

• An official transcript sent to e-transcripts@gradadm.rutgers.edu
  • ​​​​​​You may upload unofficial transcripts, but official transcripts are expected  
    • Request Official Transcripts using Parchment, eScrp-Safe, or National Student Clearinghouse. Chinese Institutions will need to use CHESICC 
• A personal statement (1.5 to 2 pages or 750 to 1000 words) sent electronically describing experiences related to, and commitment to, pursuing a career in professional psychology and a doctoral degree 
• Resumes sent electronically 
• Indication of the program you are applying for 
• If you are a foreign exchange student, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is also required 
  • TOEFL can be waived if the applicant can show English capabilities 

Applications and relevant materials should be sent to the Offices of Graduate and Professional Admissions. See address above.  

Clinical PsyD or School PsyD applicants: Learn more about important admissions information.

Applied Psychology Program applicants: Learn more about important admissions information. 

For questions about a specific program, please see contact information below:

Rutgers University

The cost of a graduate/advanced degree can be expensive, which is why Rutgers University offers a variety of financial aid opportunities for all students. Please note that GSAPP is NOT involved in the RU-OFA financial aid process. For questions and detailed information, please visit the Office of Financial Aid (OFA)’s Rutgers Scarlet Hub.

GSAPP-Specific

GSAPP's academic programs are primarily self-funded. Rutgers GSAPP (see Tuition and Fees) offers limited funding opportunities for students. Students may receive financial aid assistance that is merit-based, need-based, or non-need based. The level of support awarded is dependent on the specific graduate program and degree status. Learn more about program-specific aid available to current students.