Admission Procedure

To apply to the graduate programs in psychology you must apply online at the University of Akron Graduate School. Please note that we are not able to receive applications via email. GRE scores are not required for the December 15th, 2024 admissions deadline.

In addition to completing the online application, applicants should:

Order official transcripts from their prior institution to be sent to the following email address: admissions@uakron.edu
Upload their personal statement and CV to the portal. In the Slate system, when the applicant submits the application (by clicking the Submit Application button), a portal is created. The portal is where the applicant uploads other required documents (statement of purpose and CV). The applicant can monitor their application from the portal. The application remains in an in-progress state until all requirements are received (Official Transcripts, Statement of Purpose, CV, and Three Recommendation Letters).

Application Deadline

Deadlines for all application materials to be on file in the Graduate School office are as follows:

Industrial/Organizational Programs: December 15, 2024

The graduate school recommends that applications be submitted 6 weeks prior to the department deadline for domestic applicants and 6 months prior to the deadline for international students. However, EARLY SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION MATERIALS IS NOT REQUIRED BUT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. Applications received up to and including December 15^th will be reviewed.

Contact Information

Applicants are also strongly encouraged to contact the I/O Admission Coordinator with questions regarding the applicant evaluation and selection process. Choosing which graduate program to apply to is a very important decision. Dr. Snell is happy to provide potential applicants with any information that may help guide this decision.

Andrea Snell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
(330) 972-6711 (asnell@uakron.edu)

International Students

You will need to complete the supplemental form for international students available on the “Apply Yourself” system. International students are required to contact the Office of International Programs at:

Office of International Programs
www.uakron.edu/international/
Simmons Hall, suite 205
Akron, OH 44325
phone: (330) 972-6349
email: international@uakron.edu

If you are a non-native English-speaker, you should provide a score on the TOEFL. This may be considered as a replacement for a GRE verbal score. Admission to the I/O program is determined by the I/O faculty. However, in order for international applicants who are accepted into the program to enroll for classes and be assigned to assistantships, these students must register with the Office of International Programs. International students are also strongly encouraged to contact Dr. Andrea Snell to ensure that the I/O program Psychology Admissions Committee has received the necessary documentation.