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Deadline for Fall 2025 Applications is December 1, 2024

To apply, create an account and add the Clinical Psychology Program. Applications for Fall 2025 will be accepted from September 1 - December 1, 2024. The application cycle for Fall 2025 is closed.

Program Eligibility

Qualified applicants will have

Intellectual and personal passion for addressing problems related to mental suffering, and a desire for strong scientific and clinical training in the field of clinical psychology.
We are a mentor-based program; most applicants can potentially work with more than one mentor, and we appreciate the applicant's explanation of how interests fit with one or more faculty member. At the same time, due to existing mentoring commitments, not every faculty will accept a student each year. Please review our faculty who serve as research mentors.
Undergraduate degree in psychology or related field* from an accredited U.S. institution, or international equivalent**.
Earned a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
- Or equivalent evidence of academic qualification and readiness.
Evidence of training and background in the field of Psychology and suited to program training demands and goals.
OHSU welcomes applications from students with diverse backgrounds.
The Clinical Psychology PhD (CPP) program requires that all applicants have taken the Psychology GRE subject test prior to their application being reviewed for admission into the program. Applicants can submit the program application with preliminary scores along with an uploaded copy of their Psychology GRE subject test scores. Please refer to the ETS.org site for additional details and dates concerning GRE Subject Tests.
- A copy of the applicants official score report should be submitted to Oregon Health & Science University, institution code 4865. Please note that scores are valid for 5 years and that submitted scores must be within the last 5 years.
- The CPP program requires that all enrolled students have met and submitted subject test results evidencing a score of 25^th percentile (or percent correct equivalent as reported annually by the ETS Psychology GRE group) or higher in the following domains – Biological, Cognitive, Developmental and Social. For applicants applying in 2024 this is a percent correct score of 49% in Developmental, 44% in Biological, 47% in Cognitive and 54% in Social bases of behavior.
- The program reserves the right to review and admit applicants who submit scores that do not meet the 25^th percentile requirement; however, any student who is admitted with scores below the 25^th percentile will need to retake the subject test, earning a score at or above the 25^th percentile in the four psychology domains listed above, within the first year of the academic program.
- We strongly recommend that you prepare for the Psychology GRE subject test. There are books, study guides and practice tests available including the GRE Psychology Test Practice Book – ETS.
  Please note that the General GRE is no longer an admissions requirement.

*Must demonstrate preparation for advanced study in psychology.

**If a master's degree has been obtained, the transcript will be considered with the admissions materials, but no master's credit will transfer and no courses will be waived.

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Instructions

Accepting Applications from September 1 - December 1, 2024

To apply, add the Clinical Psychology Program to the general application through the Application Portal. You may apply to more than one program simultaneously. While there is a small grace period for trailing documents such as letters of recommendation, plan to have all documents submitted and received prior to the deadline. An incomplete application will impact the ability of our admissions committee to holistically review all your materials.

Application Requirements

i. A baccalaureate or equivalent from a recognized academic institution is required (accredited U.S. academic institution or equivalent foreign institution). If a prior master’s degree has been obtained, that transcript will be considered for admission, but no master’s credit will be transferred from prior institutions. Grades and coursework undertaken will be considered from all previous training.

ii. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of all undergraduate courses of at least 3.0 is highly recommended (based on a letter grade system of A=4 points, B=3 points, C=2 points, D=1 point, F=0 points), or its equivalent in other grading systems. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA under 3.0 may provide additional information if they believe that their GPA does not accurately reflect their academic skills or potential for success in a doctoral program.

iii. Unofficial transcripts from each college and/or university attended. All unofficial transcripts must be submitted (uploaded into the application system) by the December 1 deadline. If admitted, official transcripts will be required prior to starting the program.

iv. Three letters of recommendation. The online application will allow you to enter the name, position, institution, phone number, and email address for each reference. Each reference will receive an automated email with a request to upload their letter to the system. You will be able to view the progress of each letter. Letters must be received by the December 1 application deadline.

v. A two-page personal statement detailing your interest in the program, prior research and clinical experience or interest, why you are a good fit for our Clinical Psychology PhD program, and how you see yourself contributing to diversity and/or the diversity values of our program. This personal statement should include the names of several OHSU research mentors you are interested in working with and why you are interested in working with them. Please select research mentors on our website, who you are listed as possibly taking a student fall 2025.

vi. The Psychology GRE subject test is a requirement for admission into the Clinical Psychology PhD program. Please provide your preliminary results and upload a copy of your Psychology GRE preliminary scores by December 1, 2024, this is required for application completion. Official scores must be submitted directly to the program from ETS and are required to be received by January 15, 2025, to ensure full consideration for admission into our program. Please refer to our website for additional details.

vii. Curriculum vita/resume

viii. TOEFL scores for international students whose native language is not English and who have not earned a degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. institution. 550 on paper-based 213 on computer-based 80 on web-based.

ix. $70 application fee

Pre-Admission Reqs

Prior to admission, we will require

1. Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended.

2. Prospective students are not required to disclose criminal convictions prior to receiving an offer of admission. Following a conditional admission offer, prospective students will undergo a pre-matriculation background check pursuant to policy and procedures available on the OHSU Public Safety website. However, OHSU is a university of health professions, and it is possible that professional and occupational licensure requirements may prohibit individuals with criminal convictions from ultimately obtaining a professional license. Licensure requirements vary by state and prospective students are encouraged to consult their state licensing agency for more information.

If a prospective student is denied admission due to a criminal conviction, they may appeal the final admissions decision to the Office of the Provost at provost@ohsu.edu.

3. (a) a federal background check (b) comply with OHSU requirements, including drug screen prior to matriculation. Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) has a drug testing policy for all health care related employees including clinical psychology doctoral students. Despite changes in Oregon statute regarding marijuana use and possession, OHSU will continue to adhere to federal law and maintain a zero-tolerance policy in this regard. Test results are confidential as required by federal and state laws. Tests are paid for by OHSU.

4. OHSU requires immunizations for its students in accordance with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and from the State of Oregon. Students must comply with OHSU pre-entrance immunization requirements per Policy 03-30-150 and Policy 02-90-010, and remain in compliance for the duration of their enrollment at OHSU.

This means that all admitted students must provide proof of full COVID-19 immunization or receive an approved medical or religious exception prior to the start of the academic program. Admission into OHSU academic programs are considered conditional until proof of full vaccination is provided or a medical or religious exception is approved by OHSU. If students have not met the COVID-19 policy requirements by the first day of their academic program, their conditional offer of admission to OHSU will be withdrawn and they will be unable to take courses or start their programs of study or other academic activities.

OHSU does not allow unvaccinated students to participate in in-person direct patient contact or in simulation activities involving in-person direct contact with standardized patients, and as such, entry into clinical programs for unvaccinated students will be prohibited.

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