Applicants should have at least an A- overall GPA and two strong letters of reference. The scores for the Graduate Record Examination are optional. These are the minimum requirements for applicants however competition is high and final acceptance decisions are made on a comparison basis. We only select the top candidates for admission and therefore meeting the minimum requirements does not automatically gain acceptance into the program. Full-time Ph.D. candidates must complete the Ph.D. degree requirements within an elapsed period of 18 terms or six calendar years after the date of initial Ph.D. registration.
Financial support is available on a competitive basis to all full-time Ph.D. students.
The Ph.D. program in psychology normally will be undertaken on a full-time basis. However, the department will accept a few candidates for the degree on a part-time basis, in cases of exceptional merit. Part-time Ph.D. candidates must complete the Ph.D. degree within an elapsed period of 24 terms or 8 calendar years. The February 1st deadline is the only deadline where applicants will be considered for financial assistance. See Application Procedures for more info.