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Admissions

A background in psychology, including some training in research methods and statistics, is highly desirable. Admission is based on the undergraduate record, GRE scores, research experience, and letters of recommendation. The GRE Subject Test in Psychology is not required but is strongly recommended. Application forms for admission and financial aid can be found on the web or may be obtained by writing to or calling:

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Ballou Hall, 1st Floor
Tufts University
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-3395
E-mail: pcs@ase.tufts.edu

Application materials should be sent to the address above by January 15th of each year to receive full consideration by the Department of Psychology. Additional inquiries should be directed to:

Graduate Admissions
Department of Psychology
Tufts University
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-5663
Email: holly.taylor@tufts.edu

Useful Links for prospective applicants:

Office of Graduate Studies
The Office of Graduate Studies serves the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). From the office's website, visitors can find information about applying to graduate programs, expenses and financial aid, application requirements and deadlines, and much more. Links to some of the information on the site are provided below:

• How to Apply
• Application Requirements and Deadlines
• Financial Aid
• Contact the Office of Graduate Studies
• Request a Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Catalog
• Psychology Graduate Student Handbook (PDF)
  This handbook provides a detailed description of the requirements for advancement in the Ph.D. program in the Department of Psychology.
• AS&E Graduate Student Handbook
  Published annually, the Graduate Student Handbook contains important dates, policies and procedures, requirements, and graduation information concerning current Arts, Sciences, and Engineering graduate students.
• Take A Class
  You don't need to be a graduate student to take Tufts graduate courses. The Graduate Career Advancement Program (GCAP) was created for people who want access to superior graduate-level courses but don't need or want a graduate degree. GCAP students take the same classes as our graduate students and may enroll, for either credit or audit, in up to four undergraduate or graduate courses per semester.

PsychGrad.Org: The Psychology Graduate Applicant's Portal
Go to this site for information on applying to graduate schools and succeeding at graduate study, applying for jobs and post-docs.