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Clinical Ph.D. – How to Apply

 

NOTICE: This information supersedes all other sources of information

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: Clinical Admissions
4825 Troost Bldg, Rm # 124
Kansas City, MO 64110

  1. One (1) copy of the UMKC graduate admissions application (Write COPY in blue ink in the upper right hand side) and send the original to the Office of Admissions by the Jan 15 deadline. OR include a copy of the confirmation e-mail you receive from admissions if you do an on-line application.
  2. One (1) clinical psychology program supplemental application.
  3. Three (3) ACADEMIC letters of recommendation and waiver forms 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 across the back flap, and which is to be included in your packet.
  4. 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

  1. One (1) of all official college/university transcripts
  2. One (1) official GRE score sheet.
  • NOTE: Use university code 6872 when requesting the report.
  • NOTE: One (1) copy of your official GRE score sheet must be included with application packet submitted to the Department of Psychology.
  • NOTE: GRE scores cannot be more than 5 years old.
  • NOTE: GRE General Test must be taken. See FAQ page regarding Clinical Psychology PhD GRE score criteria.
  • NOTE: GRE scores can sometimes take up to 4-8 weeks to get from ETS into the UMKC Admissions system.
  • NOTE: International students have one more step to complete: International students must ALSO contact the International Student Admissions for UMKC application information in addition to following the Clinical Psychology PhD Program admission process.
  • 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: 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 Clinical Psychology PhD program, 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.

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.

The program follows the American Psychological Association Guidelines for Graduate School Offers and Acceptances. For information about the clinical psychology admissions criteria, please visit our FAQ page

Notable Clinical Practica and Internship Information:

Please note that all students who are admitted to the program are required to complete clinical practica and an internship and that some practicum and internship sites may require criminal and other background checks before allowing students to participate.