graduate program: Psychology

Experimental Psychology - Admission and Financial Aid

Admission

Please be advised that the deadline for applications is Feb. 1.

Requests for application forms are made to the assistant director of enrollment and student services, department of psychology, at Xavier University. Applicants from foreign countries or who completed their degree overseas are required to submit transcripts evaluated by World Educational Services, a financial statement, a sponsorship letter, and official TOEFL scores. All applicants should see that the department of psychology receives the following items:

  • A completed application form.
  • A non-refundable $35.00 application fee.
  • One copy of official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • A personal statement, handwritten or typed, giving reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in industrial-organizational psychology.
  • GRE scores -- General Knowledge (required) and psychology subject tests (recommended).
  • A completed application for financial assistance (optional).
  • Any other information that might aid in the selection process (for example, relevant work experience).

Financial Aid

A limited number of graduate research, lab/teaching, and clinical assistantships are available. The department will award a graduate scholarship to an eligible Alpha Sigma Nu student. Applicants are encouraged to apply for graduate assistantships outside the department. For more information on these assistantships, contact the graduate services at 513 745-3360 or e-mail xugrad@xavier.edu.