Applications

Please note: The GRE General Test will not be required by the Department of Psychology for the 2022-2023 admission cycle (i.e., for students applying for Fall 2023 enrollment). The department is piloting the elimination of the GRE requirement.

Application Instructions for Psychology Graduate Programs

The application process is similar across our graduate programs, but there are slight differences. Please be sure to read each section’s instructions and information.

Deadlines for Application Submission:

  • Health Psychology (PhD) Clinical Health: December 1st
  • Health Psychology (PhD) Pediatric School: January 1st
  • Health Psychology (PhD) Occupational Health: February 1st
  • School Psychology (MA/SSP): February 1st
  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MA): March 1st

Step 1

Complete Health Psychology PhD Survey.

If you are applying to the Health Psychology Ph.D. program in the Clinical Health or Pediatric School concentrations, you will need to take this brief Health Psychology PhD Survey.

Step 2

Gather and prepare the materials outlined below and complete the ECU Graduate School Application.

For additional information, go to the ECU Graduate School homepage. If you have problems or concerns with your application, please contact the Graduate School at gradschool@ecu.edu or 252-328-6012. Be sure to review the requirements for graduate school admission prior to completing the application for the Psychology degree & concentration of interest. To see all program application links, type “Psychology” in the [Search Programs] box on the Find Your Program webpage, which is linked below.