Applying for Graduate Study

The admissions process is highly competitive. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to review the prospective student information webpage and to familiarize themselves with our faculty. We welcome applications from individuals whose academic interests match our expertise.

Applications for Fall 2023 admissions are CLOSED.
Applications for Fall 2024 admissions will open on Friday, September 1, 2023.
The application deadline will be Thursday, December 1, 2023.
We will strongly encourage submitting all application materials by Friday, November 17, 2023.
Early submissions provide the time needed to address any application issues before the deadline.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The application process is divided into three stages. The stages can be completed concurrently.

STAGE 1: Complete UH Mānoa Graduate Division Application

Applicants must complete the online application as provided by Graduate Division. We strongly encourage careful review of the application requirements. The following items must be submitted as part of the application:

Transcripts (unofficial accepted)
Official GRE scores
1. The Educational Testing Service [ETS] code for the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa is 4867
2. The GRE Psychology subject test is not required
3. Clinical Respecialization Program applicants are not required to submit GRE scores
Official TOEFL/IELTS scores (English language proficiency, international students only)
Application fee

Do not upload Letters of Recommendation to Graduate Division (see STAGE 3)

Note: In the online application, under Planned Course of Study, applicants should select the level they intend to enter the program (ie. Psychology-MA or Psychology-PhD). The Clinical Psychology-Graduate Cert. option should only be selected by Clinical Respecialization Program applicants. Applicants should ignore both Neurosciences Specialization options.

STAGE 2: Complete Department of Psychology Application

STAGE 3: Letters of Recommendation

To be considered complete, each application must include three Letters of Recommendation. Academic references are preferred.

Applicants must direct each of their references to complete a required Department of Psychology - Letter of Recommendation Form. References should review the form prior to letter writing. The following items must be submitted as part of the form:

Applicant background details
Letter of recommendation (pdf)

We recommend that applicants notify their references no later than November 15.

Letters should not be mailed or emailed to Graduate Division or to the Department of Psychology.
Letters should not be submitted through the Graduate Division online application.

Application Questions:

Questions on STAGE 1 should be directed to Graduate Division.
Questions on STAGE 2 and 3 should be directed to the Department of Psychology at gradpsy@hawaii.edu.

Graduate Program Admissions Timeline

December 1 - Deadline for all application materials.
Mid-February to early March - Applicants notified of an admission decision. In some cases, an applicant may be wait-listed, in which case final notification of acceptance or denial may not occur until early April.
April 15 - Deadline for applicants to accept or reject the admission.

All inquiries regarding graduate study should be directed to gradpsy@hawaii.edu.