MA Program. – How to Apply
THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
APPLICATION DEADLINE: All application materials must be received by January 15th
of each year to be considered for the upcoming fall semester.
PROGRAM START DATE: The program starts new students in fall semesters only.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICATION
NOTE: Send items 1, 2, 3 and 4 TOGETHER in a packet to the address below so they
are received by the application deadline of January 15th.
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Department of Psychology
Attn: MA Admissions
Cherry Hall, Room 324
5030 Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64110
- One (1) copy of the UMKC application or a copy of the
confirmation e-mail you receive if you do an on-line
application.
- One (1) MA Psychology program supplemental application.
MA supplemental application.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation and waiver form
The letter of recommendation and waiver form should be attached to the letter by the recommender, and given back to the applicant in a sealed envelope
which is signed by recommender across the back flap, and be included in the application packet.
- One (1) copy of your official GRE score sheet.
NOTE: Submit items 5 and 6 to the address below so they are received by the
application deadline of January 15th.
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Office of Graduate Admissions
120 Administrative Center
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
- One (1) of all official college/university transcripts
- One (1) official GRE report
- NOTE: Use university code 6872 when requesting the report.
- NOTE: One (1) copy of your GRE score sheet must be included with application
packet submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies.
- NOTE: GRE scores cannot be more than 5 years old.
- NOTE: GRE General Test must be taken. See
FAQ page
regarding MA in Psychology GRE score criteria.
- NOTE: GRE scores can sometimes take up to 4-8 weeks to get from ETS into the UMKC
Admissions system.
- NOTE: STAPLE application materials, unless they are too thick to be stapled, then use
binder clips.
- NOTE: If you include a self-addressed, stamped post card with your packet,
the Department of Psychology will return it notifying you receipt of materials.
Unfortunately, due to the large volume of applications received by the Department
of Psychology graduate programs, we will not be able send out notifications
of receipt or notify applicants that they are MISSING any items. Please e-mail the
Department of Psychology at psychology@umkc.edu
if you have any concerns about your application. During the application cycle, please use
this e-mail to correspond with us rather than phone calls or mail.
- NOTE: The applicant, not the Department of Psychology, is responsible for contacting the Office of
Graduate Admissions to find out if that office has received ALL of your official transcripts and
GRE scores before the January 15th deadline.
- NOTE: International students have one more step to complete:
International students must also contact The International Student Affairs Office
for information on the UMKC International Student Application process, International Student
Admissions in addition to following the MA in Psychology program admission process.
What Happens After the Application Deadline
The admissions process proceeds through April 15th. We make every effort to notify students as
soon as possible if they are being offered admission, are an alternate for an offer of admission,
or will not be receiving an offer of admission. However, it may take the full admissions period to
make decisions and notify applicants so please do not inquire about the status of your application
unless you have not heard from us by April 16th.
The university reserves the right to notify applicants by e-mail, so please make sure your
current e-mail is noted on the application materials. If it (or any other contact information)
changes during the admissions process, notify the department of those changes immediately by sending
an e-mail to psychology@umkc.edu.
