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Graduate program information for
prospective students
How to apply to graduate program
Thank you for your interest in our graduate program. Before getting
application materials, we suggest that you consult the following:
We recognize that the application process is complicated and
different at every school. We hope that this overview and application
checklist will assist you in completing your application.
Application process overview
The application process is dual: you apply separately to the
Institute of Child Development, and to the Graduate School. Both the
Institute and the Graduate School process a large number of applications
each year. In order for your application to receive prompt and full
consideration, it is essential that you follow the instructions below.
The checklist is for your personal use and should be retained by you.
The application deadline is December 1st for consideration for
September of the following year.
Application checklist
I. Institute of Child Development
Submit to:
Chair of Admissions
Institute of Child Development
51 East River Road
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455
- Departmental application
(If you are unable to download any of the forms in this section,
please contact Danielle Bordeleau at
borde021@umn.edu
or 612-625-9778.)
- Departmental application form [download
[.doc] or
[.pdf]]
- Curriculum vitae [see instructions]
- Personal statement (typed statement outlining your interests and
professional goals)
This statement is an integral part of your application and will be
weighted heavily in its evaluation. Your statement (not to exceed 3
double-spaced pages) should be written in narrative style, and
should minimally include the following points:
- how you became interested in psychology and from whom you
received encouragement to continue your work in psychology;
- the aspects or specific problems in your area of
specialization that interest you most at this point;
- a brief description of any participation in research, applied
psychology, or employment that might be relevant to your
application;
- the specific factors that led you to apply to the University
of Minnesota;
- an acknowledgement of your outstanding strengths and
weaknesses (including specific skills, special talents or
aptitude that you think will contribute to your success as a
graduate student in child psychology);
- the kinds of psychological work you see yourself doing seven
or eight years after you get your degree; and
- your signature.
- Three letters of recommendation and recommendation forms [download
[.doc] or
[.pdf]] NOTE: The waiver
form must be returned whether or not you waive your right to read
the letter.
IMPORTANT: Please do not use the online letters of
recommendation system included in the Graduate School application.
You should upload your personal statement (and addendum if
applicable) to your Graduate School application, but you should not
upload any additional documents. Please send all departmental
application materials to ICD. Thanks.
- One transcript from each college/university attended (may be
student copy)
- Copy of Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) scores. NOTE: Request official copy to be sent to ICD:
institution code=6874, department code=2006.
Important:
Joint child psychology/school psychology applicants must
complete the departmental application for Educational Psychology
(call 612-624-4156 for those materials), in addition to both the
Institute of Child Development application and the Graduate School
application (complete only one Graduate School application). The
deadline for the Educational Psychology application is December 1.
Applications for the developmental psychopathology and clinical
science program are processed at the Institute. Do not apply to
the Department of Psychology.
Applicants to the joint programs are urged to apply early and
to complete the GRE as soon as possible, allowing 4-6 weeks for
official reporting of scores (see
www.gre.com).
Applications are processed only when all of the above are received.
Remember the deadline for all materials is December 1.
You will receive an e-mail at the e-mail address you list on your
departmental application form when we receive your application
materials. You will receive another e-mail when your departmental
application is complete. This does not mean that your graduate
school application is complete, as the graduate school application
is a separate process.
II. Graduate School
(See
Graduate School instructions.)
Submit to:
Graduate School Admissions
309 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant Street S.E.
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455
- Graduate School application [must be completed online—$55
application fee for U.S. applicants, $75 for international
applicants]
All applicants, including those applying to joint programs, should
indicate their intended major as child psychology Ph.D.
IMPORTANT: Please
do not use the online letters of
recommendation system included in the Graduate School application.
You should upload your personal statement (and addendum if
applicable) to your Graduate School application, but you should not
upload any additional documents. Please send all departmental
application materials to ICD. Thanks.
- One transcript from each college/university attended
Do not assume that your Graduate School application file is
complete until you receive a complete notice from the Graduate
School. If you do not receive the notification within 4-6 weeks
of submitting your application online, call the Admissions office at
612-625-3014. You will receive the complete notice, along with all
other correspondence from the Graduate School, at the e-mail address
you use during the creation of your online application. Due to the
processing time in the Graduate School, students are strongly urged
to complete their Graduate School application early.
Remember the deadline for all materials is December 1.
International Applicants
Counseling, advising, and educational services are provided for
students and scholars from other countries by
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) in conjunction
with professional advisers in
Student Services. Students may receive counseling
and advising services regarding visa requirements and other immigration
issues, social, personal, and financial matters; international and
intercultural educational opportunities; academic issues; and English
language requirements.
International applicants who require an I-20 for a student visa must
provide a
Financial Certification Statement [.pdf] to the Graduate School. For
assistance, contact ISSS
(612-626-7100).
Additional information about admissions
If you have additional questions about any part of the admissions
process or about the graduate program, please contact:
Danielle Bordeleau
Associate director of graduate studies
612-625-9778
borde021@umn.edu
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