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Admissions at a Glance

Requirements

Deadlines
December 1Ìý(Late Applications Not Accepted.)
Admission semesters
Fall only
Required materials
Application form and fee
Transcripts
3 letters of recommendation
GREÌýand Psychology Subject test are optional
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Statement of purpose: Explain how your research interests are relevant to the research conducted by the department's faculty.

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Competition

We typically receive between 250 and 300 applications in an admission cycle. We invite 30-40 applicants to interview with us in February.ÌýInterviews are held virtually. The first admission offers are typically extended in late February or early March.

Funding

In recent years, the department has been able to fund all five members of the incoming class. This funding includes tuition remission and a stipend, renewable for four years, contingent upon maintaining good academic standing.