Step-by-step Application Instructions
There are a number of components associated with applying to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program (CMHC).
Complete a Graduate Application for the University of Utah.Link to Application
a. The application fee is $55 for domestic applicants; $65 for international applicants.
b. The application has nine sections that are required of all people applying to the
University of Utah: Personal Background, Additional Personal Information, Academic
Program, Residency for Tuition Purposes, Academic History, Prerequisite Coursework,
Test Scores, Additional Materials, Recommendations, Disciplinary Information, Signature,
and Review.
c. Below are helpful tips as you apply for the CMHC Program.
Tips for completing the Academic Program section of the application.
First select “Educational Psychology MED” as your academic program
Then for area of interest, select “Clinical Mental Health Counseling”
Then for entry term, select “Summer 2024”, if you will apply to the Graduate Center
at St. George (St. George Campus) OR, select “Fall 2024”, if you will apply to the
Salt Lake City Campus (Main Campus)
Then for where do you intend to complete your degree, select either:
Salt Lake City (Main Campus)
Graduate Center at St. George (St. George Campus)
Note: We review applications for each program separately. If you apply to the St. George
Program and are admitted to the St. George Program, the expectation is that you will
attend the program in St. George. We cannot accept you into the St. George Program
and then transfer you to our Salt Lake City campus. If you would like to apply to
both programs, please contact Lindsay or Sarah in the Educational Psychology Department
so they can record your dual choice.
Tips for completing the Prerequisite Coursework section of the application.
We do not require any prerequisite coursework, so you do not have to complete that
section.
Tips for completing the Test Scores section of the application.
We no longer require GRE test scores (or any other graduate entrance exam).
Tips for completing the Additional Materials section of the application.
Please upload a 1-2 page Statement of Purpose/Personal Statement.
You may want to describe your career goals, who or what influenced you with respect
to the field of clinical mental health counseling, and how you are a good fit based
on your interests, skills, abilities, or personal characteristics. You may also want
to talk about any experiences you have had working in a helping profession or what
excites you about the field.
Please upload a CV/Resume.
We do not require a Writing Sample.
We do not require Praxis test scores.
Tips for completing the Recommendations section of the application.
Please provide the names and contact information for three individuals who will submit
letters of recommendation in support of your application. The Slate Application System
will contact each recommender via e-mail with further instructions. It is customary
to ask your recommenders ahead of time so they know to expect the e-mail.