Majors & Programs

Getting Started

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applying for admission is a two step process:

• Step One: University Application
• Step Two: Psychology Department Application

All information and forms must be received by Admissions and the Psychology Department by the appropriate deadlines to be guaranteed consideration for current academic year admission. It is your responsibility to be sure all information is received. All applicants whose files are complete by the appropriate dates will be reviewed and considered for admission to classified status. Late applicants may be considered if there are openings and will be notified by letter as to their acceptance or non-acceptance into their respective programs.

STEP ONE: University Application:

Send the following materials to:

Attention: Admissions Office
California State University San Bernardino
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397

1. The completed University Application for Graduate Admission with your check attached.
   

   You may apply online at CSU Mentoror request an application by calling 909-537-5188

2. One official copy of transcripts from each college and university you have attended, regardless of whether you received a degree.

   Please note that you do not have to request CSUSB transcripts if you are a current student or graduate of CSUSB.

   Please allow enough time (at least one month) for your college transcripts to be sent to the University. The University admissions office must evaluate transcripts of all colleges attended before they can send a Graduate Credit Summary to the Psychology Department. The Psychology Department cannot review your file without this summary.

   If you are an unclassified graduate student currently enrolled at CSUSB, you must file a change of major form (at least one month prior to our deadline) at the admissions and records office so that an updated credit summary will be forwarded to the Psychology Department.

STEP TWO: Psychology Department Application:

Send the following materials to:

Attention: Graduate Secretary
Department of Psychology
California State University San Bernardino
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397

1. A copy of transcripts from each college and university you have attended, regardless of whether you received a degree.
2. A copy of your university application for graduate admission.
3. Statement of Purpose

   1-2 page typewritten description of your preparation for graduate study, goals for the graduate training program, and professional aspirations following receipt of the Master's Degree.

4. Psychology Department Information Form(enclosed in application packet).
5. Three (3) letters of recommendation(enclosed in application packet).

   Two should come from instructors who know the quality of your academic work. These letters should be from people who can make relevant comments on your likely success in a graduate Psychology program.

   Letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the writer (or placement file) to the Psychology Department; or included with the application in a sealed envelop that has the recommender's signature over the seal.

   Please feel free to write or call any of the Industrial/Organizational faculty listed for more information about specific areas of interest to you. For more information direct inquiries to psycapps@csusb.edu