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Graduate Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Select from the list below to access the application requirements for each program:

M.S./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Application Deadline

December 1- All application documents must be received by the deadline.
(Fall Semester Only)  

Degree requirements include 131 credit hours (M.S./Psy.D.). In addition to a one-year, full-time internship, all students are required to complete comprehensive examinations and a doctoral dissertation.

Admittance to the doctoral program in psychology is contingent upon passing a criminal background check. Each student recommended for admission into the program will be required to obtain, pay for, and pass a criminal background check. These background checks are routinely required by the Loyola Clinical Centers, schools, hospitals and other agencies that participate in the clinical education of our students. Failure to pass a criminal background check may make you ineligible to complete requirements and result in revocation of your acceptance into the graduate program. Additional information regarding the criminal background check process will be included in your acceptance letter

Important Licensure Information 

Loyola University Maryland offers several programs leading to professional licensure within the State of Maryland. States and other jurisdictions vary in what professions they require to be licensed and the requirements for licensure within their borders. Loyola University Maryland programs are designed to prepare students to apply for licensure exams in the state of Maryland. Students planning to become licensed in another state other than Maryland should contact the licensing agency for that state or jurisdiction to determine the appropriate requirements of the state-specific licensing board. 

Interview Day

Fall 2025 Interview Day: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 (by invitation only). The interview day will be held VIRTUALLY. 

Accepted Applicant Day: The event will be held IN PERSON and the date will be posted at a later time. 

Required Application Materials

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that a completed application and all supplemental materials are received by the application deadline. Supplemental materials, once received, become the property of Loyola University Maryland and cannot be returned.

  • Application form  
  • Nonrefundable $60 application fee. 
  • Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions attended.  The admission committee reserves the right to request official transcripts from universities where an applicant attended but did not complete a degree.  Please note that not submitting all transcripts where courses have been completed could impact course waivers. 
  • All foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by an approved international academic record evaluation service. Visit the International Academic Records page for a list of approved services.
  • Essay- Describe your interests and career objectives, how they developed, and how Loyola will enable you to achieve these objectives. Please also include a description of your interests and experiences with people from diverse backgrounds. (The Loyola Psychology Department’s Diversity Statement is located at https://www.loyola.edu/academics/psychology/diversity-inclusion.) (1000 word maximum)
  • Three professional/academic letters of recommendation and recommendation form are required from all recommenders.  Please note you will send the reference form to your recommenders in the application portal.
  • Resume
  • Official English language examination scores are required for applicants who have not earned (or will not be earning) a bachelor's or higher degree from a college or university where English is the sole language of instruction. For additional details and a list of accepted English language exams, visit the English Language Examination Requirements page.
  • International Student Supplemental Forms (required only if a student visa is needed).
  • Important Note: The M.S./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology program will no longer be considering GRE scores as a part of our application process. Applicants should refrain from sending GRE score reports since they will not be reviewed even if they are received.

We strongly recommend that all applicants have their schools send us official e-transcripts if possible. If your school uses an automated transcript request service, select “Loyola University Maryland” as the receiving institution, and be sure to select “Graduate” or “Graduate Admission” as the receiving office. If your school does not use an automated transcript request service but will still send an official transcript on your behalf via email, have your school send your transcript to graduate@loyola.edu.

If your school is unable to provide electronic transcripts of any kind, your transcripts must be sent to us by mail in envelopes sealed by the school. Our mailing address can be found on the Graduate Admission webpage.

If you have any questions or need help with the application process, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at (410) 617-5020 or email at graduate@loyola.edu.

An interview (by invitation only) is requested of all finalists for the Psy.D. program. Interviews occur approximately eight weeks after the application deadline.

Master of Science in Clinical Professional Counseling

Application Deadline

January 15- All application documents must be received by the deadline.
(Fall Semester Only) 

Admittance to the master's programs in psychology is contingent upon passing a criminal background check. Each student recommended for admission into the program will be required to obtain, pay for, and pass a criminal background check. These background checks are routinely required by the Loyola Clinical Centers, schools, hospitals and other agencies that participate in the clinical education of our students. Failure to pass a criminal background check may make you ineligible to complete requirements and result in revocation of your acceptance into the graduate program. Additional information regarding the criminal background check process will be included in your acceptance letter.

Interview Day

Fall 2025 Interview Day: Friday, February 21, 2025 (by invitation only). The interview day will be held VIRTUALLY. 

Accepted Applicant Day: The event will be held IN PERSON and the date will be posted at a later time. 

Required Application Materials

  • Application form.
  • Nonrefundable $60 application fee.
  • Official transcripts from all your degree-granting institutions attended.
  • All foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by an approved international academic record evaluation service. Visit the International Academic Records page for a list of approved services.
  • Essay- Describe your interests and career objectives, how they developed, and how Loyola will enable you to achieve these objectives. Please also include a description of your interests and experiences with people from diverse backgrounds. (The Loyola Psychology Department’s Diversity Statement is located at https://www.loyola.edu/academics/psychology/diversity-inclusion.) (1000 word maximum)
  • Three professional/academic letters of recommendation and recommendation form are required from all recommenders. Please note you will send the reference form to your recommenders in the application portal.
  • Professional resume
  • Official English language examination scores are required for applicants who have not earned (or will not be earning) a bachelor's or higher degree from a college or university where English is the sole language of instruction. For additional details and a list of accepted English language exams, visit the English Language Examination Requirements page.
  • International Student Supplemental Forms (required only if a student visa is needed).
  • Important Note: The Master of Science in Clinical Professional Counseling program will no longer be considering GRE scores as a part of our application process. Applicants should refrain from sending GRE score reports since they will not be reviewed even if they are received.

We strongly recommend that all applicants have their schools send us official e-transcripts if possible. If your school uses an automated transcript request service, select “Loyola University Maryland” as the receiving institution, and be sure to select “Graduate” or “Graduate Admission” as the receiving office. If your school does not use an automated transcript request service but will still send an official transcript on your behalf via email, have your school send your transcript to graduate@loyola.edu.

If your school is unable to provide electronic transcripts of any kind, your transcripts must be sent to us by mail in envelopes sealed by the school. Our mailing address can be found on the Graduate Admission webpage.

If you have any questions or need help with the application process, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at (410) 617-5020 or email at graduate@loyola.edu.

An interview (by invitation only) is required of all finalists for the Master of Science in Clinical Professional Counseling.

Non-Discrimination

Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification covered by federal or state law in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to admission or employment. The designated compliance officer to ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (Title IX), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 , as amended (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 504), is David Tiscione, Director of Title IX and Bias Compliance (105 Jenkins Hall, 410-617-5171, dmtiscione@loyola.edu). Inquiries about the application of Title IX, ADA, or Section 504 may be made to David Tiscione, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), or both. Inquiries about discrimination related to any other protected class aside from sex or disability may be made to Rodney Parker, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer (Humanities 224, 410-617-2201, rparker1@loyola.edu), OCR, or both.

The Loyola University Maryland nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures and information regarding how to report information or make a complaint about conduct that may constitute discrimination can be found in the following places:

Loyola University is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant, alien students.

Accessibility Accommodations

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at graduate@loyola.edu or 410-617-5020.