Admissions at CSPP
THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOUR FUTURE
At the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) we are focused on finding the best students who are a good fit with our programs. We are looking for students who demonstrate the potential to function responsibly and effectively as practitioners and scholars, as reflected in academic ability, academic preparation in psychology and other personal and non-academic factors. If you feel we’re a good fit for your future plans, we urge you to consider applying to CSPP.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
Our admissions counselors are dedicated to providing comprehensive information about our programs, campuses, current students, faculty, alumni and support services. We are here to answer your questions and provide the tools you need to make an informed decision about applying to a CSPP program. Contact us anytime by email or call toll-free at 866-U-ALLIANT (866-825-5426).
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Priority application deadlines are listed below for each program. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines are welcome, and will be reviewed on a space-available basis. Scholarship application deadlines for incoming students often coincide with priority application deadlines. (Note that these are postmark deadlines. Those that fall on a postal holiday will be observed the following postal business day.)
- Clinical Psychology PhD and PsyD Programs
Submitting a complete application by December 15 guarantees that the applicant will be notified of the admissions decision by April 1.
- Couple and Family Therapy (MFT) MA and PsyD Programs
The priority deadline for applications for the fall semester is January 15.
- Organizational Psychology Programs
The priority deadline for applications for the fall semester is March 1, and for the Spring semester is October 1.
- Clinical Counseling MA (San Francisco)
The priority deadline for applications for the fall semester is April 1, and for the Spring semester is November 1.
- Counseling Psychology MA (Mexico City)
The priority deadline for applications for the fall semester is March 1, and for the Spring semester is October 1.
- Psychology BS (Department of Undergraduate Psychology)
The Department of Undergraduate Psychology observes rolling admission three times each year: summer session (beginning June), fall semester (beginning August) and spring semester (beginning January).
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
All completed applications are reviewed by an admissions committee in the program. Finalists are selected from that review and then interviewed. For most programs, an in-person interview is required.
APPLY ONLINE
The easiest, fastest way to apply is online. Application materials and complete information about the admissions process are available from any campus admissions office.