Admissions

Dates & Deadlines

Admission Requirements 

1. A baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution
2. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
3. Required: undergraduate course in introductory psychology
4. Recommended: undergraduate course in research design or experimental methods
5. An interview (individual or group) by faculty member(s). Applicants will be asked to provide a brief spontaneous writing sample.
6. Applicants whose native language is not English, or who did not graduate from high school or college in the USA or other English-speaking country, must also demonstrate proficiency in English through satisfactory performance on one of the following English proficiency examinations:
   • TOEFL: Minimum score of 550 (paper), 213 (computer), or 80 (Internet)
   • IELTS: Minimum Band score of 6
   • PTE: Minimum score of 58
   • Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 110

Admission to the program is highly competitive and on a selective basis. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Transfer Credit Policy

Students who have completed relevant graduate-level courses at other accredited institutions may apply to transfer up to 9 credits after successfully completing their first semester of study. All transfer credits must be evaluated and approved by the BACB and NYSED. Additionally, all transfer credit requests must receive approval from the Director, Chair, Dean, and Registrar.

Ready to Apply?

Every applicant must fill out the online application, which includes:

• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts mailed directly from the issuing institutions. Official transcripts must be mailed directly to: Office of Admissions 202 West 43^rd Street, New York, NY 10036 or submitted electronically to: grad.admissions@touro.edu.
• Two recommendation letters from employers and/or professors
• Personal statement of goals and objectives, including your reasons for choosing this field and Touro University
• Proof of immunization

NOTE: All supporting documents (recommendation letters, personal statement, unofficial transcripts, and immunization records) can be emailed to dbsadmissions@touro.edu.

Apply Now

Reach out to the admissions office with any questions.

Office of Admissions
202 West 43^rd Street
New York, NY 10036
Tel: (212) 463-0400 x 55119
Fax: (212) 627-3695
grad.admissions@touro.edu