Step-by-step Application Instructions

There are a number of components associated with applying to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program (CMHC).

Complete a Graduate Application for the University of Utah. Link to Application

1. The application fee is $55 for domestic applicants; $65 for international applicants.
2. The application has nine sections that are required of all people applying to the University of Utah: Personal Background, Additional Personal Information, Academic Program, Residency for Tuition Purposes, Academic History, Prerequisite Coursework, Test Scores, Additional Materials, Recommendations, Disciplinary Information, Signature, and Review.
3. Below are helpful tips as you apply for the CMHC Program.

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Tips for completing the Academic Program section of the application.
First select “Educational Psychology MED” as your academic program
Then for area of interest, select “Clinical Mental Health Counseling”
Then for entry term, select “Summer 2025”, if you will apply to the Graduate Center at St. George (St. George Campus) OR, select “Fall 2025”, if you will apply to the Salt Lake City Campus (Main Campus)
Then for where do you intend to complete your degree, select either:
Salt Lake City (Main Campus)
Graduate Center at St. George (St. George Campus)
Note: We review applications for each program separately. If you apply to the St. George Program and are admitted to the St. George Program, the expectation is that you will attend the program in St. George. We cannot accept you into the St. George Program and then transfer you to our Salt Lake City campus. 

Tips for completing the Test Scores section of the application.
We no longer require GRE test scores (or any other graduate entrance exam).

Tips for completing the Additional Materials section of the application.
There will be a series of short essay questions (200 words) that you will answer in place of a statement of purpose.
Please upload a CV/Resume.
We do not require a Writing Sample.
We do not require Praxis test scores.

Tips for completing the Recommendations section of the application.
Please provide the names and contact information for three individuals who will submit recommendations in support of your application.  The recommender will be asked to answer specific questions and can also submit a letter of recommendation if they choose.  The Slate Application System will contact each recommender via e-mail with further instructions. It is customary to ask your recommenders ahead of time so they know to expect the e-mail.