All applicants are required to complete applications for the Department of Psychology and the Graduate Admission Office.
One official copy of transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work is sent to the graduate admissions office, send an unofficial copy with the department application.
At least three letters of recommendation are required from people who are familiar with the applicant's previous academic work. Letters of recommendation for applicants to the School Psychology Program should also include comments related to their ability to work closely with people in the human services area. Letters should be on letterhead stationery and are submitted directly from the recommender to the Department of Psychology via the department online application.
Courses Completed at Other Institutions

The Graduate Committee of the Department of Psychology carefully evaluates all transcripts submitted from other institutions. The Graduate Committee reserves the right to request documentation of coursework from applicants to determine that course's equivalency to CSU, Fresno Psychology courses. The following materials may be requested by the Graduate Committee:

A catalog description of the course containing the course content.
A course syllabus or outline.

International Students
In addition to fulfilling the above requirements, International Students must possess the equivalent of a four year U.S. degree, must present TOEFL scores of at least 79-80 (paper-based=550)
Admission to classified graduate standing requires a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0, as well as a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate psychology courses.
have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 in an acceptable earned baccalaureate degree, OR
have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A = 4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted