How to Apply

Application Deadline

Fall 2025

  • Open Date: September 1, 2024
  • Deadline: February 1, 2025
  • Classes Start: August 26, 2025

More information can be found on Gonzaga's .

Eligibility

Post-Baccalaureate applicants (pre-certification) must have an appropriate bachelor's degree such as psychology, education-related, or counseling-related. The degree must come from a regionally accredited institution.

Post-Certification applicants must have an Ed.S. in school psychology degree, or equivalent such as a 60-credit master’s degree in a closely related degree field such as school counseling. The degree must come from a regionally accredited institution.  When applying please select the "PsyD in School Psychology - Post Certification" application.

All Applicants must display a high degree of professional dispositions and personal and social maturity as indicated by a study of the candidate’s record and an interview with school psychology faculty.

GPA Requirements

  • Minimum Undergraduate GPA of 3.5.
  • Minimum Graduate GPA of 3.5 (if applicable).
  • If your cumulative GPA falls below a 3.0 you must include an “Explanation of GPA” statement in your application. 

Application Requirements

  • If documents have been generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI), your application may be denied.

  • Complete the

Official Transcripts

  • Submit one official transcript from each college or university listed on your application.
  • If you previously attended Gonzaga or are a current 51勛圖, GU transcripts are ordered by your Admissions Counselor on your behalf.

Official transcripts can be mailed or emailed to:

Gonzaga University
Graduate Admissions Operations
AD Box 102
502 E. Boone Avenue
Spokane, WA 99258-0068
gradtranscripts@gonzaga.edu

Letters of Recommendation

  • Provide three professional recommenders who can evaluate your leadership, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, judgment, professional practice and your ability and capacity to complete a graduate degree.
  • Supervisors or past professors are great choices for recommenders.
  • Recommendations from family members are not accepted.
  • Letters of recommendation are facilitated through the online application.

Statement of Purpose

  • Submit an essay, in your own words, answering why you are interested in joining the Psy.D. in School Psychology program.

Resumé

  • Submit your current resumé or curriculum vitae of professional experience.

Required Exams

  • GRE Psychology Subject Test

Interview

  • You may be invited for an interview. This will be arranged by the department after submission of your application materials.

 

Military-Connected & Veteran Students

  • Currently, all active-duty military members must have permission/approval from an Education Services Officer (ESO), Military Counselor, or the Military Service prior to applying.
  • For more information on how to apply for the GI Bill and related benefits, please visit the page.
  • Visit Gonzaga’s for more information regarding benefits and 51勛圖 support 

Questions?

Contact:

Catie Peissig
Call or Text: (509) 313-4370
Email: peissig@gonzaga.edu