How to apply for the Doctoral Degree in Psychology

To ensure consideration for competitive fellowships that supplement assistantships, completed applications for Fall 2008 must be received by December 14, 2007. The final deadline for receipt of completed applications for Fall 2008 is January 4, 2008. For applications to be considered complete, all materials listed below need to be received by our department. Program committees begin to work with applications and make financial award decisions around the last week in January.

We cannot consider applications without GRE scores; therefore, it is important that you plan to take the GREs early enough for scores to reach us in January. The GENERAL TEST is required; the subject test is optional. Applicants will be notified of decisions by April 15th.

Application is through an ONLINE form only.

Request Graduate Program Information Online

(Available for programs currently accepting applications)

To apply:

Complete the electronic application form:

Your application will not be considered complete and will not be reviewed until you have submitted: (click item and details will appear in a new window)

  1. Graduate Record Examination test scores
    • Institution code: R2925
    • Department code: 2016
  2. A non-refundable $50.00 application fee
    • Application fee may be paid online or by check or money order payable to "University at Buffalo"
  3. A statement of academic and professional goals (may be completed online)
  4. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, and
  5. Three letters of recommendation
  6. Further requirements for International Students
    1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
      • TOEFL Test Standard Minimums for UB Standard Admission:
        • Paper Test: 550
        • Computer Test: 213
        • Internet Test: 79
      • TOEFL Test Standard Minimums for UB Conditional Admission:
        • Paper Test: 500
        • Computer Test: 173
        • Internet Test: 60-78
    2. Statement of financial support

Send to:

Graduate Admissions
Department of Psychology
Park Hall Room 210
University at Buffalo--The State University of New York
Buffalo, NY 14260-4110

Phone: (716) 645-3651
Email: psych@buffalo.edu