Applicants must submit all application materials through the online application system, which is managed by the Graduate School.

This one-time fee is payable through the online application system via credit card. If you believe you may qualify for a waiver of the application fee, please visit the Graduate School Fee Waiver Policy and/or contact the Graduate School admissions office.

Applicants must upload one transcript from each college or university they attended as part of the online application.

• International applicants: Please request an official transcript(s) and have them mailed to the UConn Graduate School Admissions Office.
• Domestic and permanent resident applicants: You are only required to upload your unofficial transcript(s) at the time of application. The Graduate School will require official transcripts only when applicants are admitted to the University. Please send official transcripts directly to the Graduate School admissions office at gradadmissions@uconn.edu.

If you are not a native speaker of English, you may be required to submit evidence of your proficiency in the English language. TOEFL and IELTS scores are only valid for two years from the original test date to submission of UConn application. You may use the results from one of the following standardized tests to satisfy this requirement:

1. 1. Receiving minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test – PBT) or 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections (“New” Paper-based test- PBT) or higher on the TOEFL (TOEFL Essentials is not accepted.)
   2. Receiving a minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic test. (IELTS General Training and IELTS Indicator are not accepted.)
   3. Receiving a minimum overall score of 53 or higher on the PTE test.
   4. Receiving a minimum overall score of 100 or higher on the Duolingo test.
   5. Qualifying for a score waiver.
   6. The University of Connecticut American English Language Institute Proficiency Certificate as evidence of meeting academic proficiency in English.

TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, and Duolingo scores are only valid for two years (from original test date to submission of UConn application).

Please note: The Graduate School does not accept TOEFL MyBest Scores, or TOEFL Institutional Testing Program (TOEFL ITP) results, unless the TOEFL ITP scores are from UConn.

If English is not your primary language**, and you plan to obtain a Teaching Assistantship (TA), you must satisfy UConn’s English Proficiency Policy before being allowed to instruct a class. For more information, please contact International Teaching Assistant Services.

• TOEFL scores will only be accepted when sent electronically through ETS. Use the codes listed below:
  • The TOEFL code for UConn Storrs is 3915.
  • PTE and Duolingo test scores are required to be sent to our University electronically directly by the testing company used in order for scores to be accepted as official.
  • Your IELTS testing center may require your UConn Graduate Application ID to request your official IELTS to be sent to our university. If this is the case, you can find this information on your Application Status Portal.
  • IELTS test scores are required to be sent to our University electronically directly by the testing company used in order for scores to be accepted as official. When sending official IELTS scores please use the following information if you are prompted to provide it:
    • Name of Department Head: Kent Holsinger
    • Email ID: gradadmissions@uconn.edu
    • Contact #: (860) 486-3617

**A primary language is defined as a language used to communicate since childhood.

If you believe you might qualify for a waiver of the Test of English Proficiency requirement, please contact the Graduate School at gradadmissions@uconn.edu.

Applicants are required to provide three letters of recommendation, preferably from your instructors in psychology.

Note: Applications can be submitted prior to the receipt of any letters of recommendation.

It is preferred that applicants submit recommendations using the online application recommendation system. However, if a recommender prefers to submit the recommendation on paper, it should be mailed directly to the Department of Psychological Sciences using the address below. Please note that we do not provide specific forms or cover sheets for paper letters of recommendations. Hard copy letters should be written on letterhead with an original signature (or on regular paper with the recommender’s contact information included somewhere in the letter).

Mail paper recommendations to:

Graduate Admissions

Department of Psychology

University of Connecticut

406 Babbidge Road, Unit 1020

Storrs, CT 06269-1020

Please provide a personal statement (2-4 double spaced pages) that addresses the following points:

1. Describe how your interest in psychology developed. Include the influence of personal, professional and/or volunteer experiences on your interest.

2. What program are you applying for and why? Why at UCONN? What do you consider to be your personal strengths and limitations in relation to this program? What do you think you will add to the program and to the lab of your preferred advisor(s)?

3. Please describe your research experience, computer experience, and formal (e.g., statistical and/or other mathematical) training.

You do not need to provide three separate answers if the relevant information is incorporated into a longer personal statement. We are providing these suggested points to ensure that all applicants have the same information about how personal essays are reviewed.

Applicants must identify 1-2 potential research advisor(s) in the online application system. Faculty advisor(s) should be members of the core faculty in the program concentration designated in your online application.

Failure to identify a preferred advisor may delay the review of your application. The online application allows for selection of up to two preferred advisors. Please note that indicating your preferred advisor(s) in your personal statement is not sufficient; you must also list them in the relevant section in the application system.

Applicants must provide a copy of their resume or CV