Requirements for Admission

Potential applicants should communicate directly with the Admissions Office at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Applicants must apply online at the Clinical Psychology website. Applicants must submit one original copy of each transcript of record issued by every college or university attended and provide three letters of recommendation (submitted electronically), as well as Graduate Record Examination scores.(GRE is NOT required for the Fall 2023 admissions process.)

A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States or proof of equivalent training at a foreign university is required. Students who have completed or are in the process of completing a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply. Substantial coursework or a major in psychology is encouraged.

The Admissions Committee uses the following criteria in evaluating each application (not in any particular order of priority):

• Academic performance in undergraduate school as reflected in the grade-point average;
• Experiences in clinical and/or scientific research activities that would contribute to successful completion of a doctoral program;
• The applicant’s statement of background training experiences and personal motivation for a career in clinical psychology;
• Recommendations from appropriate professors and/or mentors;
• Personal suitability for a career in clinical psychology as evidenced by the ability to relate to others, warmth, empathy, and a deep interest in psychological processes;
• Factors that contribute to diversity, such as socioeconomic background, race, ethnicity, bilingualism, and life experiences.

The Admissions Committee conducts all-day group interviews for the top 35 to 40 applicants who have been screened from the total pool of applicants and deemed to be the best match for the program. The interview is an interactive process that involves students and faculty and includes program overview, individual interviews, and group activities.

Students are admitted only in the fall term. The submission deadline for completed applications is Dec. 1.