Admissions Requirements

Admission Requirements

• You must have received, or anticipate receiving, at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college before applying for a master's degree at Saybrook.
• Application for a PhD also requires a master's degree from Saybrook or another regionally-accredited college. An exception is made for students who are applying to the PhD Clinical Psychology program, who must have completed a BA/BS in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work, or 12 semester units/20 quarter units of Psychology coursework completed at a regionally accredited college or university.
• The minimum expected grade point average (GPA) requirement is 3.0 from the last degree-granting institution, though exceptions may be made.
• You may apply for only one degree program per application

The tables below summarize the requirements by program. Please contact us [1]if you have any questions throughout the process. Additional details are available on these topics:

• Transcripts [2]
• Standardized Testing
• International Students [3]
• Language Proficiency Requirement [4]

Admissions Criteria

Saybrook University is committed to identifying students who will be a "good fit" for the Saybrook experience. Rather than grade-point averages or standardized test scores, we emphasize:

• Academic history and professional experience
• Compatible background and interests with the offerings at Saybrook
• Ability to work well in a distance-education format
• Demonstrated critical thinking and writing skills
• Potential for scholarly research and/or ability to work activtely in the field
• Personal motivation and readiness for graduate level work

Summary of Admissions Requirements for New, Degree-Seeking Students*

*Each submission requires a $50 application fee.

Summary of Admissions Requirements for Non-Degree or Returning Saybrook Students*

For students who are seeking non-degree coursework, or who have previously attended Saybrook, please refer to the chart below:

*An online application is also required for each program.