MS in Psychology Program Admissions
Quick Application Checklist
- Online Application in PSYCAS
- Application Fee
- Official Transcripts
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
Graduate Virtual Open House
Application Deadlines
The MS in Psychology program begins in the fall quarter only and classes typically begin after Labor Day weekend in early September. Review the admission deadlines below:
- April 30, 2021: Priority Deadline
- August 6, 2021: Regular Deadline
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications well in advance of deadlines. Allow plenty of time for transcripts and letters of recommendation to arrive at Palo Alto University. Applications submitted closer to the deadline frequently cannot be reviewed because supporting documents are not received in a timely manner.
Where to Send Documents
PAU uses PSYCAS for all graduate applications, and materials should be submitted through PSYCAS, not directly to the PAU Admissions Office, following these instructions. The PSYCAS Transcript Processing Center mailing address is as follows:
PSYCAS Transcript Processing Center
P.O. Box 9138
Watertown, MA 02471
After enrolling, students may send final transcripts directly to PAU at admissions@paloaltou.edu.
MS in Psychology Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or the international equivalent. For applicants to the MS in Psychology program, you must be located in a state in which we are authorized to provide online education.
Recommended Qualifications
A GPA of 3.3 or higher is recommended. If the undergraduate major was not psychology, four prerequisite courses are required for the MS in Psychology program:
- Developmental psychology
- Physiological or biological psychology
- Personality or abnormal psychology
- Statistics
GRE scores are not required for admission to the master's degree program.
For overseas international applicants remaining in their home country to apply for the program, the TOEFL exam is required. For international students who earned their bachelor's degree in the U.S. or other English-speaking countries, the TOEFL is not required.
Acceptance and Enrollment
Students accepted into the MS in Psychology program receive an official acceptance letter by e-mail. To enroll in the program, students who have been accepted must submit an enrollment agreement.
Financial Aid
Students who wish to secure financial aid after being accepted into the program should begin that process as soon as possible after being accepted by completing the FAFSA. Once the FAFSA is complete, the PAU Financial Aid office will send the student a PAU financial aid application.
For application questions, contact the PAU Office of Admissions toll-free at (800) 818-6136. For questions pertaining to financial aid, contact the Financial Aid office at financialaid@paloaltou.edu. To learn more about Palo Alto University's M.S. in Psychology program's academics, locations, and formats, email or call one of the Master's Program Contacts.