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- Why Adler Graduate School?
- Application Requirements
- Re-Admission
- Admission Requirements
- Financial Aid
- Transferring Coursework
- Information for International Students
- International Students
- Accepted Students
Master’s Degree Applicants
All applicants seeking their Master’s are expected to submit the following materials for a complete application file by the application deadline.
- Complete your online application.
- Submit a 500-word personal goal statement.
- Submit official transcripts indicating the degree conferred. You may use this transcript request form if required by your institution.
- Submit Three letters of recommendation: professional, academic, and other (anyone who knows you well other than immediate family members.)
Personal Goal Statement Guidelines
- State your purpose for pursuing this program of study.
- Briefly describe experiences that have prepared you to begin training as a mental health professional or school counselor.
- Describe your professional strengths and areas for growth.
- Describe your experience and commitment to serving diverse or underserved communities.
- Why are you interested in attending Adler Graduate School?
Certificate Program and Non-Degree Applicants
All applicants seeking a certificate program or non-degree seeking students are expected to submit the following materials for a complete application file by the application deadline.
- Complete your online application.
- Submit a 250 world personal goal statement according to the guidelines below.
- Submit official transcripts indicating the degree conferred. You may use this transcript request form if required by your institution.
- Submit 2 letters of recommendation, including at least 1 professional recommendation (certificate program students only, non-degree students are exempt.)
Personal Goal Statement
- State your purpose for pursuing this program of study.
- Briefly describe experiences that have prepared you to begin training as a mental health professional or school counselor.
- Describe your professional strengths and areas for growth.
- Describe your experience and commitment to serving diverse or underserved communities.
- Why are you interested in attending Adler Graduate School?
Application Process
Once all portions of your application have been submitted, your application will be reviewed by the appropriate program staff and you will be contacted to schedule your required admissions interview. Additional information will be gathered as needed. An admissions decision will be made and you will be informed via email.
All students (Master’s, Certificate, and Non-Degree) may only begin classes if, by New Student Orientation, they submit the following:
- A completed Intent to Enroll form
- Immunization form
- Tuition Agreement form
For approved payment options, please refer to Tuition and Fees.
Application Deadlines
All application deadlines are one month before the first day of the start term.
Session | Start Date | Deadline Date |
---|---|---|
Summer | July 10, 2023 | June 26, 2023 (SAL only) |
Fall | October 2, 2023 | August 21, 2023 |
Winter | January 16, 2024 | November 20, 2023 |
Spring | April 8, 2024 | February 19, 2024 |
*There are two start terms for Art Therapy students: spring and fall. There is one start term for School Counseling students: fall. Please note the correct start term on your application.
Application Requirements
- Request Information
- Why Adler Graduate School?
- Application Requirements
- Re-Admission
- Admission Requirements
- Financial Aid
- Transferring Coursework
- Information for International Students
- International Students
- Accepted Students