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Applications are evaluated for quality and diversity of experience and background, past academic achievement, written responses to prompts and recommendations. Please also consult the checklist for additional guidance.

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Competitive applicants must be admissible to the Graduate School, provide evidence of having a high level of academic aptitude, provide evidence of the application of the aptitude in the performance of academic endeavors, and demonstrate interest and commitment to mental health counseling and the profession it represents. Consequently, most applicants admitted to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program demonstrate strong academic credentials, an academic background in psychology or a related field, and some clinically relevant experience. Applications for admission are reviewed once per year, and all materials must be received by December 1.

The Graduate School allows a maximum of six (6) semester hours of transfer work from other institutions. Nine (9) semester hours of graduate credit earned in a non-matriculated status at the University of Utah may be applied towards a degree. All transfer credit and credit earned in a non-matriculated status must be approved by the student's Supervisory Committee and by the Graduate School.

The application deadline is December 1. The Counseling and Counseling Psychology program will conduct video interviews typically in January. A group interview/open house is held in February for applicants selected from the pool of students that apply for the CMHC program. Applicants will be notified after the open house of their admittance status. This is typically done by March 1.

On the application, For Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), select "Educational Psychology MED". Applicants will have a chance to select a specific program.

Step-by-Step Application Instructions

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

1

Complete a Graduate Application for the University of Utah.

• The application fee is $55 for domestic applicants; $65 for international applicants
• 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.
• Below are helpful tips as you apply for the CMHC Program.

2

For the Academic Program section:

• 2a. Select “Educational Psychology MED” as your academic program
• 2b. For area of interest, select “Clinical Mental Health Counseling”

3

For entry terms:

• Select "Summer 2025" if you are applying 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).

4

Select where you attend to complete your degree.

• Salt Lake City (Main Campus)
  OR
• 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.

5

For the Test Scores section, we no longer require GRE test scores (or any other graduate entrance exam).

6

For the Additional Materials section:

• 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.

7

For the Recommendations section:

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.