Major:  Psychology (Experimental)

Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

Degree: Doctor in Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: babycatcher.net/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Graduate GPA of 3.0
• GRE test score of 153 (verbal) and 152 (quantitative)
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• Resumé

International Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Graduate GPA of 3.0
• GRE test score of 153 (verbal) and 152 (quantitative)
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• A general a evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79; IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 110
• Statement of purpose
• Resumé


 

Contact/Information

Lakmali Senanayake
Coordinator, Academic Support Services
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Behavioral Science Building (BS-12), Rm 101
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.3360
(E) lsenanay@babycatcher.net
(W) psy.babycatcher.net/graduate

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: December 1

International Students
Fall: December 1