Graduate Admissions
Department of Psychology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA  52242-1407

Application Procedure


The application process has two main components, both of which can be completed online:
  • An application to the University of Iowa Graduate College click here
  • An application to the Psychology Department click here

You Must complete both components to be reviewed for admission.

In addition, we require that you submit an official transcript, three letters of recommendation, and official GRE scores (the psychology subject test is not required).
  • The transcript is submitted to the Graduate College.
  • The letters of recommendation are submitted by the letter-writers to the Psychology Department click here to view the form (pdf link)
  • The GRE scores should be sent to the Psychology Department by the Educational Testing Service (our institution code is R6681). If you know your scores, you may enter them while filling out the departmental application, but we must receive official scores before evaluating your application.

All Materials must be received by January 1st for the Fall term.

Note: The information requested in the application process will be used solely for the purpose of making an admission decision about you. No persons outside the University are routinely provided this information. Responses to items marked "optional" are, of course, optional. Responses to all other items are required. If you fail to provide the required information, you will not be able to submit this application.