Application process

1. Graduate Application Form: The Graduate Counseling and Psychology Program offers two course cycles per academic year, Fall Semester and Spring Semester. Although we have rolling admission, all applications must be complete before July 1 for Fall admission or November 1 for Spring admission.  To fill out the application online, click here.  To download and print application forms, click here.

2. Application Fee: A non-refundable $50 application fee must be submitted online with a credit card or by check before the application is evaluated by the admissions committee. 

3. Official Transcripts: To be admitted as a graduate student in the Psychology and Counseling Program, the Registrar's Office requires an official transcript from all universities and colleges previously attended. Each applicant must have an undergraduate degree with at least a 3.0 or better. Please allow 4-6 weeks for transcript delivery. 

4. Standardized Test Scores: The official standardized test for admissions into the Graduate Psychology and Counseling Program is the GRE General Test. An applicant must receive a combined score of 800 or higher on the Verbal and Quantitive portions of the GRE for admission.

5. References: Each applicant is required to submit three references. The references selected need to be individuals who know you well and who are able to comment on your academic and interpersonal skills. Click here for Reference Form.  

6. Essay: The Graduate Psychology and Counseling Admissions Committee wants to know (1) how the university can assist your personal and career goals, (2) why you are seeking a graduate psychology degree, and (3) what you expect to receive from the program. 

7. On-Campus Interview: After all application documents are received and academic requirements are met, the program director and academic committee will ask you to come on campus for an interview.

REGISTRATION NOTICE: After admission has been confirmed, graduate students are required to submit additional documentation to begin registering for courses. To view and download these forms please click here. 

Please send all materials to:

To check your application status please contact Elena Zemmel at 615.966.5906 or elena.zemmel@lipscomb.edu.