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Admissions and Application

The following documents are required in order to process your application to the Department of
Psychology, School of Behavioral Health, Loma Linda University. Please note that all required
documents must be received by the School of Behavioral Health by December 31!

Signed and completed online application form.

Application fee.

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended.

Three letters of recommendation submitted online (preferably from current or previous

instructors).

GRE scores (within 5 years)

TOEFL scores (foreign applicants).

o Please complete one online application for the doctoral degree of your choice.

o Complete the online application form. Be sure to include all information requested and
a photograph. You may also provide additional information that you feel would be
useful in evaluating your qualifications.
 o Again, do not mail your correspondence to any other department, program, or school
as it may cause delay in the processing of your application.

Transcripts only should be mailed to (School Code 4062):

Admissions Processing
Loma Linda University
11139 Anderson St.
Loma Linda, CA 92350

Letters of recommendation on letterhead can be mailed to:

School of Behavioral Health Dean's Office

11065 Campus St., Griggs Hall 217
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA 92350

E-mail admissions.sbh@llu.edu
Phone 909-558-8722
Fax 909-558-0908

Requirements For Admissions

Undergraduate Requirements

The preferred preparation for a doctoral program in psychology is an undergraduate major in

psychology. This would include classes in statistics and research methods as well as laboratory courses.
A solid background in areas such as mathematics, biological, and social sciences is quite appropriate. In
addition, research experience is particularly desirable for PhD candidates. In the case of clinical
psychology, field experience also may be of interest.

The following are the minimal undergraduate courses preferred:

Psychology:

o One course in history and systems of psychology.

o Two of the following: cognition, learning, physiological psychology, and sensation &
perception.

o Two of the following: developmental, personality, and social.

o One course in research methods in psychology.

Biological Sciences: At least one course in biology.

Physical Sciences: One course in physics or chemistry (optional).

Social Sciences: One course in anthropology or sociology (optional).

Mathematics:

o One course in mathematics.

 o One course in statistics.

Minimum GPA, GRE, and TOEFL (foreign applicants) scores required for admission consideration:

Applicants considering the PhD/PsyD clinical programs must have a minimum UGPA of 3.0. In addition,
all applicants must have minimum general GRE scores, Verbal plus Quantitative, summing to the 100th
percentile (with no one section lower than the 35th percentile), and a minimum score of 4 on the
Research and Writing Graduate Level Papers writing assessment portion of the GRE. These minimum
scores are required for admission consideration. Foreign applicants must also submit a minimum TOEFL
score from one of the following formats: (1) 80 - internet based; (2) 550 - paper based; (3) 213 -
computer based and a final score of 5.0 on the written English portion.

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Psychology
Admission
The application process can be completed online by filling out the application form. The
application fee is $35.00.

Guidelines for Admission

Letter from Admissions and Records Coordinator
Department Policy for Transfer of MA Units

Checklist

To finalize your application, you will need to submit the following materials:
 GRE scores
Psychology GRE subject exam is not required
Transcripts from undergraduate and any graduate-level coursework
3 letters of recommendation
Personal essay (optional and not required)

Timeline

Each year the deadline for applications is December 31. Late applications will be considered on
a case-by-case basis--contact the program for more details. Applications are reviewed by the
faculty in January, and we typically invite outstanding candidates for an on-campus interview
that is usually held in late February or early March. Notification of acceptance into the
program is usually provided within two weeks of the interview day and applicants have until
April 15 to make a decision about accepting an offer to enroll in the program.

Help with Applications

Please contact admissions.sbh@llu.edu or call 909-558-8722.

You may also contact Shari Lane, Admissions Coordinator for the Department of Psychology.
Shari can be reached at slane@llu.edu or 909-558-8577.