Application opening dates
Apply for Spring 2023 starting September 15, 2022. (See list of programs admitting for spring.)
Apply for Fall 2023 starting November 15, 2022. (All programs accept fall applications.)
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Application Requirements
Prospective students will need to submit the following materials:
Online Admissions Application: Begin the application process by submitting an online application and paying the non-refundable $65 application fee.
Minimum GPA: A GPA of 2.0 or higher in previous coursework is required.
Transcripts: Applicants must submit official transcripts from all accredited academic institutions attended. If not sent electronically, transcripts must arrive in their official, sealed envelopes. Transcripts can be mailed to 1453 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.
Transfer Credit Requirements: To be eligible for admissions, applicants must have completed a minimum of 54 transferable semester units. General education requirements are designed to give you a broad background in various disciplines. Learn more about what constitutes transferable units.
General Education Requirements: The completion of the following fields is not a prerequisite to enter the program, but rather an assessment of general education requirements necessary for graduation. We encourage you to meet as many of these requirements before entering the program, however, if you are lacking units, often you'll be able to take them as elective courses while enrolled in the program at CIIS.
- 3 units of college level math
- 9 units of humanities and art
- 6 units of natural sciences
- 6 units of expository writing
- 9 units of social sciences
- 3 units of oral communications
If you are uncertain about your eligibility, you can email your unofficial transcripts to the School of Undergraduate Studies for an unofficial transcript evaluation at dmurillo@ciis.edu.
Letter of Recommendation: One letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to your academic abilities or preparedness (preferred), or your work/professional experience. The letter should not be from a close friend, family member, or therapist.
Admissions Essay: Submit an essay (five-to-seven pages typed, double-spaced) that incorporates discussion of the following:
- Experiences that shaped your desire to continue or return to college now
- Personal interest in a degree in psychology
- Preparedness to work in an online program
- Your goals and expectations for their experience in the program
View Intensive & Hybrid Format Weekend Dates
Online Format (Intensive Dates):
Students in the online format will engage in a core curriculum that consists of two days in-person intensive to begin each semester. Following the intensive, all learning is done online via our online Learning Management System, Canvas. All online classes allow students to continue their learning, collaboration, and discussions begun at the intensives.
| Intensive Dates: | |
| Fall 2021 | August 28, 2021 - August 29, 2021 |
| Spring 2022 | January 8, 2022 - January 9, 2022 |
| Summer 2022 | May 7, 2022 - May 8, 2022 |
Hybrid Format (Weekend dates):
Students in the hybrid format will engage in a core curriculum through in-person class meetings over four weekends each semester. In addition to in-person class meetings, learning is done online via our online Learning Management System, Canvas. All online classes allow students to continue their learning, collaboration, and discussions that they began during class meetings.
| Weekend Dates: | |
| Fall 2021 |
September 4, 2021 - September 5, 2021 |
| Spring 2022 |
January 15, 2022 - January 16, 2022 |
| Summer 2022 |
May 14, 2022 - May 15, 2022 |
Questions? Contact us.
We are here to help! If you have any questions about applying to a program or registering for an Info Session, please reach out to the Admissions Office.
