Graduate Studies

School Psychology

Admission to the UW-L School Psychology Program

Admission involves a two-step process that must be completed by January 15 to receive full consideration.

1. Apply to UW-L Graduate School (Link to Apply electronically)

Additional Materials to be sent to 

Graduate Admissions

115 Graff Main Hall

1725 State St.

La Crosse, WI 54601

For Assistance with this step call (608) 785-8939 or email: admissions@uwlax.edu

Complete official transcripts of all higher education campuses.
Scores on the GRE general section: Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing.
GRE subject test for Psychology is not required of any applicant. However, the GRE subject test for Psychology strongly recommended for the following applicants:
	If your GPA for the last two years is below 3.25, or
	If you have graduated without majoring in psychology.

Click here for a typical student profile of GRE scores and GPA and other information

2. Complete the following supplemental materials and send to

UW-L School Psychology Program

341 Graff Main Hall    

1725 State Street

La Crosse, WI  54601

For Assistance with this step contact Teresa at (608) 785-8441 or email

• Three letters of recommendation using forms provided by the University (Link to Form). At least two from previous professors, with a third from an employer, supervisor, peer, etc. We recommend that you request four letters of recommendation in order to ensure that three reach us by January 15.
• A sample of writing, preferably of a psychological nature such as a summary of literature, research paper, psychological reports, etc. It must be written using APA format and be your own work. Please include a note describing the sample.
• Statement of Purpose: Describe your interest in school psychology and why you would be effective in this field. A typed page or two should be adequate (Link for help).
• A current resume or vita.

3. (Optional) Apply for a Graduate Assistantship

After these materials are submitted, they are reviewed by the Admissions Committee consisting of Program Faculty, a member of the psychology department and graduate assistants in the School Psychology program.

The focus of the Admissions Committee is assessing your academic potential to complete graduate studies, your professional work characteristics, and your potential as a future school psychologist to impact the lives of children. The National Association of School Psychologists advocates for the following professional work characteristics:

(1)   respect for human diversity,

(2)   communication skills,

(3)   effective interpersonal relations,

(4)   ethical responsibility,

(5)   adaptability, and

(6)   initiative/dependability.

Some applicants will be invited for a personal interview with the Admissions Committee. Applicants will also be able to talk with current school psychology students and tour the campus and program facilities.

To receive a paper copy of all the application materials, contact 

Teresa Znidarsich, Program Assistant

School Psychology Program

341 Graff Main Hall

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI 54601

Voice: (608) 785-8441

Fax: (608) 785-8443

e-mail: znidarsi.tere@uwlax.edu

To contact the School Psychology Program Director, Dr. Rob Dixon, call (608) 785-6893 or email dixon.robe@uwlax.edu

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