For Applicants with Master’s Degrees

1. Evidence of a master’s degree in psychology or a closely related discipline of at least 45 semester hours from a regionally accredited institution must be presented. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree of less than 45 semester hours or in a field other than psychology may apply but should expect to do leveling coursework in addition to the doctoral requirements.

2. A cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher in the master’s program is required.

3. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, including junior and community colleges must be submitted.

4. A satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Verbal and Quantitative tests taken within the last five years must be submitted.

5. A satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examination Psychology subject test taken within the last five years must be submitted.

6. Submit three letters of recommendation from professionals, with at least one from a former professor who can attest to the applicant’s promise as a professional psychologist.

7. The applicant must have pertinent professional experience.

8. A personal statement of background in psychology and expectations of doctoral program must be submitted.

9. Admission file must be complete by the deadline.

For Applicants with Bachelor’s Degrees
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1. Evidence is required of a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher, or 3.75 or higher for last 60 hours, or 3.75 or higher for courses in psychology major.

2. At least 18 undergraduate semester hours in psychology is required including courses in: Statistics, Research Methods, Social Psychology, Developmental, Abnormal, Counseling Skills or Personality Theories.

3. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, including junior and community colleges must be submitted.

4. A combined score of at least 1000 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Verbal and Quantitative tests taken within the last five years must be submitted.

5. A score of at least 520 on the GRE Psychology subject test taken within the last five years must be submitted.

6. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted from professionals, with at least one from a former professor who can attest to the applicant’s promise as a professional psychologist.

7. Present evidence of pertinent practica, volunteer or work experience.

8. Personal statement of background in psychology and expectations of doctoral program must be submitted.

9. Admission file must be complete by the deadline.

DEADLINE: New students are admitted once a year (to enroll in the Fall). All admission materials must be received no later than January 15.

Applications are available online at http://www.ollusa.edu/_graduate_admissions/index.asp or from OLLU Graduate Admissions Office:

411 SW 24th Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: 210-434-6711, extension 314 or 1-800-436-OLLU
E-mail: gradadm@lake.ollusa.edu.

PsyD Applicants
For the last five years, the acceptance rate for the PsyD program has averaged 45%. The applicant pool has ranged from 18-30 students annually. From this group 5-8 students are selected for admission into the program each year. The attrition rate over the last five years has been 12%.

Currently, of the students in the program 36% are racial or ethnic minorities and 71% are women. They range in age from 24-50. Their average GRE Verbal score is 510 and the average GRE Quantitative Score is 500.

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