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Application Information

The Department of Psychology is currently recruiting applications for the 2027 Fall matriculation class. We are looking for bright, motivated students with an inquisitive mind and a passion for psychological research. Work alongside world-renowned faculty who use novel techniques to perform cutting-edge research into human cognition, development, behavior, and social dynamics. At FAU, we believe that celebrating and valuing diversity and inclusivity generates innovative pedagogy, inspired curricula, high-quality research, effectiveÌýproblem-solving, and general creativity, by establishing an environment in which all students can achieve their potential. Not to mention, we are located in sunny South Florida, just a few minutes from some of the most beautiful beaches on Earth!Ìý

Graduate Admission Requirements
Important Dates
How to Apply
Graduate Student Testimonials

Graduate Admission Requirements

Graduate training begins during the Fall semester and students are considered Full-time. Applicants must have received, or be candidates for, a baccalaureate degree from an approved college or university. All graduate applicants must meet each of the following requirements:

• Submission of GRE scores is optional for the 2027 admission cycle. If you have taken or plan to take the GRE and would like your scores to be considered as part of your application, please submit your scores with your application materials through the GradCas system.

• Grade point average (GPA) at 3.0 (B average) or higher during the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework.

*It is important to note that the average GPA for accepted applicants in recent years is approximately 3.6.

• Three letters of recommendation from persons who are familiar with the applicant’s potential for graduate study in psychology.

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Important Dates

• The application deadline for the Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program is December 1st each year.
• The application deadline for the M.A. program in Psychology is April 1st each year.

Please be advised that the Department of Psychology does not offer a degree in Clinical Psychology.

Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵis proud to offer quality education at a reasonable rate. Our tuition and fees compare to those of . Doctoral students who abide by student employment requirements may be granted graduate assistantships and full or partial tuition waivers. For more information on financing your education and specifics about tuition and fees, financial aid, and fellowships, students can visit the

Additionally, Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵwill pay for 75% of the annual Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) premium cost. More information on Student Health Insurance Plans for Graduate students can be found on the

How to ApplyÌý

Initiate the application process via FAU’s Graduate College Website.

Here you will create an account, fill out the Graduate College Admissions application online, submit theÌýapplication fee, and request your GRE scores and transcripts from all universities that you attended sent to:

Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ, Graduate College
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33413

To find out more about our current graduate students, visit our Psychology Graduate Students Webpage.

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Many of our faculty are also associated with the Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵBrain Institute. Therefore, Experimental Psychology Ph.D. applicants interested in neuroscience-related training may also enter via the Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵBrain Institute sponsored Neuroscience Graduate Program. For more information on applying for this program please visit the