Master of Arts
Minimum GPA requirements are the same as those established by the Graduate College, but most successful applicants have records that exceed these standards. Candidates must have taken the Graduate Record Examination General (Aptitude) Test. Successful applicants' total scores for the Verbal plus the Mathematics tests usually exceed 1000 points. As detailed in the University Catalog, applicants from other countries whose first language is not English are usually required to submit acceptable scores on the TOEFL exam. We recommend that applicants who majored in psychology as undergraduates submit scores on the Graduate Record Examination Psychology test, however, this is not a requirement. Teaching experience is desirable but not required. The review of applications for fall semester admissions begins January 1, when applicants who wish to be considered for fellowships and other awards are screened. The application deadline is February 1, and applications received after this date might not be considered. The application deadline for spring semester entry is October 1. Admission decisions are announced approximately one month after the application deadline.

An acceptance of admission or financial aid for the following fall semester that is given or left in force after April 15 commits the student not to solicit or accept another offer. Any offer made by our program after April 15 will include the proviso that the offer is void if acceptance of a previous offer from another program listed in Graduate Study in Psychology is in force at that date. This policy is consistent with standards set by the Board of Educational Affairs of the American Psychological Association.

Please review the following website for specific details about the graduate admissions process (http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/graduate/programs/program-details/educ-psych.html).

Doctor of Philosophy
The minimum graduate grade-point average and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) requirements for admission are the same as those established by the Graduate College, but most successful applicants have records that exceed these standards. Candidates must have taken the Graduate Record Examination General (Aptitude) Test. Successful applicants' total scores for the Verbal plus the Mathematics tests almost always exceed 1000 points. As detailed in the University Catalog, applicants from other countries whose first language is not English usually are required to submit acceptable scores on the TOEFL exam. We recommend that applicants who majored in psychology as undergraduates submit scores on the Graduate Record Examination Psychology test, however, this is not a requirement. Teaching experience is desirable but not required. Candidates who do not meet the standard requirements may be admitted conditionally on the basis of other evidence, such as high grade-point average, strong academic preparation, and highly supportive recommendations. However, acceptance under these terms is extremely rare.

Students begin the program in the fall semester. The review of applications begins January 1, when applicants who wish to be considered for fellowships and other awards are screened. The application deadline is January 1, and applications received after that date might not be considered. Admission decisions are announced approximately six weeks after the application deadline.

An acceptance of admission or financial aid given or left in force after April 15 commits the student not to solicit or accept another offer. Any offer made by our program after April 15 will include the proviso that the offer is void if acceptance of a previous offer from another program listed in Graduate Study in Psychology is in force at that date. This policy is consistent with standards set by the Board of Educational Affairs of the American Psychological Association.

Please review the following website for specific details about the graduate admissions process (http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/graduate/programs/program-details/educ-psych.html).