Admissions

• Matching student and faculty research interests plays a major role in the admissions process; applicants should list faculty whose research best fits their own interests.
• Minimum GPA: 3.3; average GPA: 3.7
• Minimum GRE percentiles: Verbal – 60th, Quantitative – 60th; average GRE percentiles: Verbal – 84th; Quantitative – 70th
• Psychology subject GRE not required
• Most students have 1-2 years empirical research experience before entering the program.
• 3 strong letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose describing areas of academic interest, experience, and career goals (≤ 2-3 double spaced pages)
• Most current transcript available; official copy of final transcript required upon admission to the program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• GRE scores older than 5 years will not be accepted; students should submit up-to-date test scores
  • institution code: 5219
• A master's degree is not required for application
• TOEFL scores (non-native English speakers):
  • TOEFL (internet-based) – 80 minimum, 100 competitive
  • TOEFL SPEAK – 26

• Matching student and faculty research interests plays a major role in the admissions process; applicants should list faculty whose research best fits their own interests.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0; average GPA: 3.7
• GRE - students may request a GRE waiver if they meet specific criteria. See below for more information.
• Psychology subject GRE not required
• Most students have 1-2 years empirical research experience before entering the program.
• 3 strong letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose describing areas of academic interest, experience, and career goals (≤ 2-3 double spaced pages)
• Most current transcript available; official copy of final transcript required upon admission to the program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

GRE Waiver Information:

The GRE admission requirement will be waived for select, outstanding students who meet at least one of the key criteria for demonstrating Success and Aptitude for Research plus at least one of the key criteria demonstrating Academic Preparation. These criteria are as follows:

• Success and Aptitude for Research (need to meet at least TWO:
  • Undergraduate research-based thesis in a relevant field.
  • Post-graduate research experience in a relevant field.
  • Extensive (at least 4 months) relevant research or laboratory experience related to the applicant’s graduate training goals.
  • Co-authored research paper published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
  • Extensive (at least 4 months) relevant employment related to the applicant’s graduate training goals.
• Academic Preparation (need to meet at least one):
  • Upper-division undergraduate GPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from any nationally or internationally accredited college or university.
  • Graduate GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from any nationally or internationally accredited college or university.

Prospective students must present supportive evidence within their application that they meet the selected waiver criteria. All applicants will have the option to report their GRE test scores. GRE scores older than 5 years will not be accepted; students should submit up-to-date test scores, institution code: 5219

• Developmental Psychology applicants who demonstrate an interest in and experience with research and who have overlapping research interests with developmental faculty are given priority.
• Suggested minimum GPA: 3.2
• GRE - students may request a GRE waiver if they meet specific criteria. See below for more information.
• Psychology subject GRE not required
• Most students have 1-2 years empirical research experience before entering the program (e.g., working in a lab as a research student or employee, working on an honors thesis, a research-based Master’s degree).
• 3 strong letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose describing areas of academic interest, experience, and career goals (≤ 2-3 double spaced pages)
• Most current transcript available; official copy of final transcript required upon admission to the program
• ≥ 12 semester hrs. in psychology, including a laboratory experimental course and a course in statistics, are desired

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

GRE Waiver Information:

The GRE admission requirement will be waived for select, outstanding students who meet at least one of the key criteria for demonstrating Success and Aptitude for Research plus at least one of the key criteria demonstrating Academic Preparation. These criteria are as follows:

• Success and Aptitude for Research (need to meet at least one):
  • Undergraduate research-based thesis in a relevant field.
  • Post-graduate research experience in a relevant field.
  • Extensive (at least 4 months) relevant research or laboratory experience related to the applicant’s graduate training goals.
  • Co-authored research paper published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
  • Extensive (at least 4 months) relevant employment related to the applicant’s graduate training goals.
• Academic Preparation (need to meet at least one):
  • Upper-division undergraduate GPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from any nationally or internationally accredited college or university.
  • Graduate GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from any nationally or internationally accredited college or university.

Prospective students must present supportive evidence within their application that they meet the selected waiver criteria. All applicants will have the option to report their GRE test scores. GRE scores older than 5 years will not be accepted; students should submit up-to-date test scores, institution code: 5219

A master's degree is not required for application

TOEFL scores (non-native English speakers):

• TOEFL (internet-based) – 80 minimum, 100 competitive
• TOEFL SPEAK – 26

The FSU interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience has a separate admission process. Visit the Neuroscience admission page for more information.

• Matching student and faculty research interests plays a major role in the admissions process; applicants should list faculty whose research best fits their own interests.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0; average GPA: 3.7
• GRE - students may request a GRE waiver if they meet specific criteria. See below for more information.
• Psychology subject GRE is not required
• Most students have 1-2 years empirical research experience before entering the department
• 3 strong letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose describing areas of academic interest, experience, and career goals (≤ 2-3 double spaced pages) The statement of purpose should express clearly your background, experience, and research interests, with a particular focus on why you think you are a good fit for the lab to which you are applying.
• Most current transcript available; official copy of final transcript required upon admission to the program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

GRE Waiver Information:

The GRE admission requirement will be waived for select, outstanding students who meet at least one of the key criteria for demonstrating Success and Aptitude for Research plus at least one of the key criteria demonstrating Academic Preparation. These criteria are as follows:

• Success and Aptitude for Research (need to meet at least one):
  • Undergraduate research-based thesis in a relevant field.
  • Post-graduate research experience in a relevant field.
  • Extensive (at least 4 months) relevant research or laboratory experience related to the applicant’s graduate training goals.
  • Co-authored research paper published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
  • Extensive (at least 4 months) relevant employment related to the applicant’s graduate training goals.
  • Presented a poster or talk (based on research the applicant helped plan and conduct) at a national or international Psychology Conference
• Academic Preparation (need to meet at least one):
  • Upper-division undergraduate GPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from any nationally or internationally accredited college or university.
  • Graduate GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from any nationally or internationally accredited college or university.
• GRE scores older than 5 years will not be accepted; students should submit up-to-date test scores
  • institution code: 5219
• A master's degree is not required for application
• TOEFL scores (non-native English speakers):
  • TOEFL (internet-based) – 80 minimum, 100 competitive
  • TOEFL SPEAK – 26

The FSU interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience has a separate admission process. Visit the FSU Panama City site for more information.