Application Instructions

Application Instructions

The University of New Mexico has adopted an electronic application system and all applicants must apply on-line.  You will begin the process by creating an account from the log-in page: APPLY TODAY. 

Before you begin the on-line application, you should spend some time going through the research section of our website to determine which concentration you would like to apply to.  Additionally, you should research the faculty and find two or three whom you would like to work with.  Part of the application procedure is making these preferences known.

Faculty who are interested in accepting a new student for Fall 2026:




It is also okay to reach out to faculty members in our department via email to discuss your interests in working with them, and to ask faculty members if they are planning on taking any new students now or in the future.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • For best consideration your application must be submitted by December 1st.  Applications received after this date will only be considered if openings remain.
  • Our Open House for interviews will be held virtually sometime in February.  Separate interviews will be held for excellent applicants who are unable to attend our open house.
  • The on-line application will ask you to upload an unoffiical copy of your transcript. Note that unofficial transcripts are perfectly acceptable for the purposes of having your application reviewed. Official transcripts are only required upon admission.  
  • The on-line application will ask you to submit your GRE scores; this is unnecessary as we have waived the GRE requirement for this application cycle.  
  • The on-line application will ask you to submit contact information for your recommenders.  Please have that information ready. 
Application for admissions specific instructions
Personal Details, Contact Details, Demographic Data, Race and Ethnic Background, Military Information, and Residency
Please complete all required fields for these sections according to the online application instructions.
Application Information
VERY IMPORTANT: This section asks whether you are being re-admitted to a program. Please answer "No, I am not being readmitted" to this question. Answering Yes will make it so that you do not upload application materials and therefore your application will be incomplete.
Program Information
Please indicate whether you would like to pursue a dual degree. Note that the University offers formal dual programs, but ours is not one of them. If you are interested in pursuing a dual degre with our program, you must be admitted into both programs.
Educational Background
Please list each instution you have attended in chronological order, starting with your bachelor's degree information. Make sure to upload transcripts for each instution listed (unofficial copies are sufficient for the application).
Test Scores

For Fall 2025 admission:  The GRE-General Test score requirement is waived. However, you are more than welcome to submit your scores if you choose to. The Psychology Subject test is strongly recommended for applicants who do not hold a degree in psychology.  The Institution Code for UNM is 4845, the subject code is not necessary.

Optional Video Submission

This is not required for our application and can be disregarded.

Assistantship Interest

All students admitted to our program are offered an assistantship. These questions are not mandatory, nor is uploading a letter indicating your interest in an assistantship.

Recommendations

At least three letters of recommendation are required; two of these should be from former professors.  Recommender will be listed on your application and will be contacted electronically to submit their recommendation letter.

Letter of Intent
Your Letter of Intent/Statement of Purpose should describe your goals, research interests, research experience, and how they fit with your chosen faculty mentor(s). Your Letter must indicate the specific faculty member(s) you are applying to work with.
CV/Resume
This is a required document.
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