Application Deadline: January 15 (for fall semester start). Applicants should ensure that all of the required materials are submitted by that date.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0. We do not require a specific undergraduate major; however, we do look closely at your transcript to see if you have taken classes that are relevant for counseling.
- Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study.
- A personal statement which defines the applicant’s motivation to seek graduate study and future career ambitions.
- 3 letters of recommendation from persons who can speak to the applicant’s academic potential and to their personal qualifications for graduate study in counseling. At least 2 of your references must be from current or former academic instructors.
- If you graduated more than 10 years ago, references from current or former academic instructors are strongly preferred. Other references should speak to the applicant’s ability to be successful in a graduate school context with details and observations that could transfer into an academic context.
- Resume or CV.
- International students: TOEFL Scores, written test 600, computerized test 250, iBT test 100, IELTS 7.0, or Duolingo English Test – this requirement CANNOT be waived.
- GRE is optional (not required)
Financial Support
- Caring Gene Pathways Training Program supports those interested in human services fields who commit to working in NY state with full tuition and fees, case specialist support, and job placement assistance. Clinical Mental Health Counseling students who begin by fall 2025 are eligible.
- Significant scholarships for all master’s and CAS programs! All applicants are automatically considered.
- Assistantships outside of the SOE are frequently available to CHS students. Assistantships and other jobs in departments like the Residence Life, International Students, Academic Services, Athletic Advising, Student Success, and Career Services are posted on the Syracuse University Human Resources website. We suggest interested students look at and apply for jobs in mid-January for the following fall. While most Graduate Assistantships are provided for doctoral students, some are available for master’s students.
- More financial aid and scholarship resources
Program Contacts
Breana Nieves Vergara, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment
