Admissions and Aid

Application Requirements

Applying to the Educational Psychology PhD, School Psychology PhD, MS Research, or the School Psychology Educational Specialist Program (EdS)
If you have questions while completing the admissions process, please contact Amy Moschkau, Department of Educational Psychology’s Graduate Program Manager at edpsych-gss@education.wisc.edu.

Applying to the MS Educational Research: Learning Analytics Program (LAMP)
If you have questions while completing the admissions process, please contact Julia Rutledge, LAMP Program Director at jrutledge@wisc.edu.

Applying to the MS Educational Research: Professional Educators Program (MSPE)
If you have questions while completing the admissions process, please contact Lisa Hebgen, MSPE Program Director at lmhebgen@wisc.edu.

UW–Madison Graduate School’s Online Application

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Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
Program Start: Fall 2025 Term

Educational Psychology PhD and MS Research applicants are required to upload the following items to the online application:

Statement of Purpose
This statement is essential for faculty to gain insight into your academic, research, and career goals. Your statement should include:

We do not have a word count, page limit, spacing, or formatting requirements for your Statement of Purpose.

Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
Include a comprehensive listing of academic awards, teaching, and research experience.

Supplemental Application
All applicants must complete the Supplemental Application included in the online Graduate School application. You will be required to choose the area of the department you wish to study in (Human Development, Learning Sciences, Quantitative Methods) and are strongly encouraged to identify a faculty member(s) you want to be your faculty advisor.

You will also be asked to upload a document answering the following question.  There are no formatting requirements for restrictions for this statement.

What lessons have you learned from your background and life experiences, such as cultural, geographical, financial, educational, and/or other opportunities or challenges? What skills or abilities have you acquired from those lessons?  

Letters of Recommendation
We require recommendations from three qualified candidates to evaluate the applicant’s academic and professional competence. Please see the online application for instructions on how to have letters of recommendation submitted electronically. If a recommender is unable to submit their letter electronically, they may send it directly to edpsych-gss@education.wisc.edu.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
The GRE IS REQUIRED when applying to the Human Development,  Learning Sciences, and Quantitative Methods program areas.
UW-Madison Institution Code: 1846

The GRE IS NOT REQUIRED when applying to the School Psychology PhD and EdS programs.

Transcripts
Unofficial undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts are required for admission. After you are recommended for admission by the department, the Graduate School will contact you with instructions on how to submit your official transcript(s).

Application Deadline: November 1, 2024
Program Start: Fall 2025 Term

School Psychology PhD applicants are required to upload the following items to the online application:

Statement of Purpose
This statement is essential for faculty to gain insight into your academic, research, and career goals. Your statement should include:

  • A detailed description of the topics and academic areas you wish to study.
  • An outline of any specific research questions you have or lines of research you wish to pursue.
  • Which faculty member(s) you want as your advisor.

We do not have a word count, page limit, spacing, or formatting requirements for your Statement of Purpose.

Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
Include a comprehensive listing of academic awards, teaching, and research experience.

Supplemental Application
All applicants must complete the Supplemental Application included in the online Graduate School application. You are strongly encouraged to identify a faculty member(s) you want to be your faculty advisor. You must also complete the questionnaire for individuals who will participate in student teaching or intern/practicum programs.

You will also be asked to upload a document answering the following question.  There are no formatting requirements or restrictions for this statement.

How have your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational, or other opportunities or challenges motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree in school psychology at the University of Wisconsin?

Letters of Recommendation
We require recommendations from three qualified candidates to evaluate the applicant’s academic and professional competence. Please see the online application for instructions on how to have letters of recommendation submitted electronically. If a recommender is unable to submit their letter electronically, they may send it directly to edpsych-gss@education.wisc.edu.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
The GRE IS NOT REQUIRED to apply to the School Psychology PhD program.

Transcripts
Unofficial undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts are required for admission. After you are recommended for admission by the department, the Graduate School will contact you with instructions on how to submit your official transcript(s).

Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
Program Start: Fall 2025 Term

School Psychology EdS applicants are required to upload the following items to the online application:

Application Statement
This statement should be no more than three pages, single-spaced, and answer the following questions:

  • How have your personal and professional life experiences shaped your decision to pursue an EdS in school psychology?
  • What do you view as the most critical issues in our schools that you hope to address as a school psychologist?
  • What are your reasons for seeking entrance into the school psychology program at UW–Madison?

Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
Include a comprehensive listing of academic awards, teaching, and research experience.

Supplemental Application
All School Psychology EdS applicants must complete the questionnaire for individuals who will participate in student teaching or intern/practicum programs.

You will also be asked to upload a document answering the following question.  There are no formatting requirements for restrictions for this statement.

How have your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational, or other opportunities or challenges motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree in school psychology at the University of Wisconsin?

Letters of Recommendation
We require recommendations from three qualified candidates to evaluate the applicant’s academic and professional competence. Please see the online application for instructions on how to have letters of recommendation submitted electronically. If a recommender is unable to submit their letter electronically, they may send it directly to edpsych-gss@education.wisc.edu.

Transcripts
Unofficial undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts are required for admission. After you are recommended for admission by the department, the Graduate School will contact you with instructions on how to submit your official transcript(s).

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
The GRE is not required to apply to the School Psychology EdS program.

For detailed admissions information, please visit the program website: https://learninganalytics.education.wisc.edu/application-information/

Admissions type: Rolling
Application deadline: May 1, 2025
Program start: June 2025

For detailed admissions information, please visit the program website: https://mspe.education.wisc.edu/admissions/

Admissions type: Rolling
Application deadline: May 1, 2025
Program start: June 2025