Graduate Studies in Psychology
Application checklist - Applying to the Department of Psychology
Step 1: Apply to the University of Memphis Graduate School
You will need: - Completed application
- Non-refundable fee ($35 domestic, $60 international)
- Official transcripts
- Official test scores - GRE (TOEFL if applicable)
Graduate Admissions Application deadlines do not coincide with the Psychology Department's deadlines which may cause some confusion. Please be aware that we must receive notification from Graduate Admissions that you have submitted all university application materials in order for your department application to be considered complete. Step 2: Apply to the Department of Psychology Graduate School
You will need: - University of Memphis Graduate school application from Step 1. The University's Graduate School will send your application to the Psychology Department after you have completed it.
- Psychology Application
- Non-refundable fee ($15)
- Personal Statement*
- Transcript
- GRE test scores
- 3 letters of recommendation**
*A personal statement is a description of your background, interests, special qualifications, and research/professional goals. This statement should be a maximum of two pages, double-spaced with 1 inch margins. Submissions that do not adhere to this format will be rated lower.
**Each applicant must submit 3 letters of recommendation with his/her application. There are no required forms, but there are two methods for submitting letters. They may be included with departmental application materials in a sealed envelope as long as the flap has been signed by the recommender. Alternatively, letters may be sent separately by the recommender. Please note that regardless of the option chosen, applicants are responsible for insuring all letters are submitted by the application deadline.
Please submit Psychology Department application materials to:
Graduate Admissions
202 Psychology Building
The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN 38152 Please note that your application to the Department of Psychology will not be processed until all components of your application have been completed (including the University of Memphis Graduate School Application). Deadlines - M.S./Ph.D. Clinical Psychology December 5
- M.S./Ph.D. Experimental Psychology January 15
- M.S./Ph.D. School Psychology January 15
- M.S. General Psychology May 15
- M.A./Ed.S. School Psychology June 15
All programs admit for the Fall semester only.
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