GPCP Apply
Application Process Overview
The faculty and administration in the Graduate Programs in Counseling and Psychology take the process of training counselors very seriously. The application process is therefore very thorough and critical to both our admissions and educational process.
We greatly value our application process that accepts only those whom we believe will make the best counselors. We do not require the GRE because we do not want to simply quantify potential applicants. Our desire is for our admissions process to allow us to get to know each applicant as a person in order to see if that person will be a good fit for our program, and that our program will be the right program for the applicant.
Also, we firmly believe that our program is challenging, demands excellence from our students, and more than adequately prepares all of our students for the variety of situations faced as a counselor. We are looking for future students who can excel in the classroom, be flexible in thought, and have the ability to connect with and engage others from various backgrounds and circumstances. We accelerate our program because we want our students to get the best training possible, while also being able to start their career as soon as possible.
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Application Deadlines
Early Admissions – March 1st
Regular Admissions for Aug. start– July 15th
Application Process
Application Packet
All steps are required to be completed prior to the application deadline for the group you are applying for if you desire to obtain an interview.
Step 1:
You must meet the following requirements to apply to our program: Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university; have taken at least 18 hours of psychology related undergraduate coursework (General or Introduction to Psychology and Statistics are required); a GPA of 3.0 or higher is considered competitive; however, multiple factors are considered when making admissions decisions.
International Students: Please click here to find out more about the application requirements. http://snu.edu/international-admissions
If you need assistance with a learning, physical, or psychological disability that may affect your application process, we encourage you to contact the Academic Center for Excellence, Disability Services at (405) 717-6272 (M-F 8:00-5:00). All students with disabilities are encouraged to seek assistance from ACE (LRC 325).
Step 2:
Send your official transcripts to pgsadmissions@snu.edu in order to verify that you meet our application requirements.
Step 3:
If you meet the application requirements, you can complete the rest of the application process: online application; three recommendations; curriculum vitae/resume; personal statement essay; background check release.
*Note, there is no longer an application fee required; however, if you are admitted into the program, there is a non-refundable $150 deposit to hold a spot for admittance.
Step 3b:
If you do not meet the application requirements, please contact the graduate admissions department at (405) 491-6332 and they will provide you with options to consider.
Step 4:
You will be contacted by the Graduate Programs in Counseling and Psychology to set up your interview once the admissions deadline for the group you are applying for has been reached, provided that you have submitted all application materials.
Application Materials Descriptions
Recommendations
Three recommendations are required per applicant. Send the links below directly to your recommenders, and please note that the links differ based on your option to waive or reserve the right to see their submissions.
A minimum of two recommendations must be academic in nature and should come from recommenders who can comment on your professional or educational aptitude. Recommendations should ideally be made by persons who have known you for at least a year and with whom you have had considerable interaction. Recommenders that can comment directly on your fit and potential as a successful counselor are particularly helpful.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Applicants are encouraged to submit a formal vita or resume along with your application. Your CV/Resume can be uploaded here: GPCP CV/Resume Submission
Personal Statement Essay
The personal statement is a very important component of your application to the Counseling Psychology program. Please upload your PDF file that incorporates the following points as the basis of your statement:
The personal statement consists of two parts, each not to exceed 800 words. Statements should be original and not AI generated.
- Part 1: Describe your career path and decision-making to this point, your interest and motivation to work in this field, and how this degree would facilitate your ultimate professional desires.
- Part 2: As you envision yourself working in this field, describe potential strengths and limitations in terms of both applied counseling and academic work.
The personal statement consists of two parts, each not to exceed 800 words. Statements should be original and not AI generated.
- Part 1: Describe your career path and decision-making to this point, your interest and motivation to work in this field, and how this degree would facilitate your ultimate professional desires.
- Part 2: As you envision yourself working in this field, describe potential strengths and limitations in terms of both applied counseling and academic work.
You can upload your PDF here: GPCP Essay Submission
Background Check Release
The Graduate Programs in Counseling and Psychology requires a background check for all applicants. Filling out and sending in the background check release allows the program to conduct your background check.
Admittance Fee
Applicants are no longer required to submit an application fee prior to their interview. If an applicant is accepted into the program and chooses to accept the invitation to join the program, there is a non-refundable $150 deposit to hold the applicants spot after admittance.
Interview Process
The interview is designed to assist the faculty in determining the fit between the applicant and the program/profession. The program seeks to admit students who best reflect key characteristics of effective counselors in the field. The interview process itself will consist of two individual interviews and one group interview.
Applicants will be contacted by the department to schedule their interview once the deadline for applications has been reached and if the applicant has submitted all required application materials. The admissions committee meets to make admissions decisions after all interviews have been conducted. Applicants will be informed within two weeks after the interview about their application status. Applicants then are given generally a month to inform the department of their acceptance or denial of the invitation to join the group.
Financial Aid
While the admissions process is being completed, applicants are encouraged to contact the financial aid department to begin the process of obtaining information about student aid. The graduate financial aid department can be reached at (405) 491-6685.