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Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology

(Accreditated by the American Psychological Association)

Gevirtz Graduate School of Education
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9490

Application Deadline: November 15, 2009

ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST (click here for a downloadable checklist)

For Fall 2010 Admission

For more details regarding the required materials, please view our webpage regarding admission procedures. http://education.ucsb.edu/Graduate-Studies/CCSP/programofstudy/combined_doctoral/admissions.htm

IMPORTANT

* It is to your advantage to submit your application before the NOVEMBER 15, 2009, DEADLINE.

* It is the applicant's responsibility to make sure that all materials are postmarked by the November 15 deadline.

* Faxes are not accepted as originals for any support materials.

* Contact our Student Affairs Office at (805) 893-2137 or e-mail: sao@education.ucsb.edu, 3 weeks before the deadline to verify all materials have arrived.

* After December 31, email questions to ccspapp@education.ucsb.edu

Fall Quarter Enrollment Only

To download a document in pdf format, scroll to bottom of page for information

Three (3) Letters of Recommendation*:

*Please note that all letters of recommendation should be submitted online through the Online Graduate Application. The Letter of Recommendation Coversheet below should only be used in instances where recommenders are unable to submit their letters online.

Letter of Recommendation form (click here)

This form includes the required waiver statement from the Graduate Division Application Booklet (It is to your advantage to submit 4-5 letters to insure the required 3 letters meet the deadline. You may use a photocopy of the Letter of Recommendation form for all 5 letters).

Caution: if using a writing service, make sure that service knows all letters must be postmarked on or before the November 15 deadline. In the past, some services held letters and mailed when all had been received, missing the deadline.

Two (2) copies of Statement of Purpose:
** Statement of Purpose (https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/admissions/forms/index.htm).

(Clarification [11/3/09] : The statement of purpose also includes a personal achievements section as well as a request for a resume.)

CCSP Information at at Glance:
** Information at at Glance (click here)

(Please limit responses to fit on this page.)
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Official GRE Scores:
(All three sections of the General Test - quantitative, verbal, and analytical writing are required)
Caution: If taking both the general and subject GREs, request the general test be sent separately with priority.

The GRE must have a test date no later than October 25 , 2009) to meet the November 15 deadline and to be considered for Fall 2010.

The UCSB Institution Code is 4835.

Scores cannot be older than 5 years from the day you submit your E-app to Graduate Division.

Please note:GRE scores must be sent electronically through the ETS.

Two (2) copies of Official Transcripts:
As soon as available, send official transcript with degree posted from each college/university.

Writing Sample:
Based on your research experience (research on the job, a research project, or class paper).

GGSE Questionnaire:
GGSE Questionnaire

Official TOEFL Scores (International applicants):
Not required if awarded a bachelor's or master's degree by a U.S. institution.

The UCSB Institution Code is 4835.

Scores cannot be older than 2 years from the day you submit your E-app to Graduate Division.

Please note: TOEFL scores must be sent electronically through the ETS, and UCSB is no longer accepting computer-based TOEFL scores.

Send the above documentation to:

Student Affairs Office
Gevirtz Graduate School of Education
Bldg. 275, Room 4100
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9490

(After our Student Affairs Office processes your application, they will forward it to CCSP Faculty for review.)

Suggestion: When mailing your information, purchase a post office mailing receipt with date stamped as proof of meeting the November 15th deadline.

E-App:

Apply by electronic (E-App) application with the Graduate Division. If you do not have access to the E-App on-line, contact the Graduate Division. Also, for application fee waiver requests or for more information and requirements: contact Graduate Division (www.graddiv.ucsb.edu) or phone (805) 893-2277.

Please note:The online application will not be open for Fall 2010 submissions until mid-August.

Electronic Application (www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp/).
Complete and submit on-line. Send $70.00 ($90.00 for international applications) non-refundable application fee and the Check/Money Order Submission form to Graduate Division.

Send the $70.00 ($90 for international applications) non-refundable application fee to:

Graduate Division
University of California
3117 Cheadle Hall
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-2070

*For information on fee waivers, please see: http://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/admissions/application/#feewaivers.

Supplemental Application for Financial Support:

FAFSA available in January: If you would like to be considered for fellowship nominations, file by March 2, 2010 (postmarked).

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