Admission Requirements

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Application Deadlines 

Fall Quarter: February 1
Summer Quarter: February 1
New students may begin the counseling program in summer or fall only.

Online Application

Complete Seattle University’s Online Application, which includes the following elements:

  • $55 Application Fee 
  • Letter of Intent
    • A two-page (maximum) statement including goals for the program, professional goals and a response to the Seattle University Mission Statement and/or the Counseling Program Mission Statement.   
  • Resume
    • Two-page professional resume documenting education, volunteer and professional experience.   
  • 2 College of Education Recommendation Forms
    • Choose a mix of instructors, employers, administrators or supervisors who are familiar with your work and your interpersonal skills.
    • Do not choose peers, friends, or therapists.   
  • College of Education Self-Evaluation Form

Admission Requirements

  • Evidence of a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. 
  • Official Transcript(s)  
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
    • As calculated from bachelor's degree work and any credits completed after the bachelor's degree. This includes transfer credits. 
    • Applicants with less than a 3.00 GPA may apply and may be considered for probationary admission.
    • The Counseling Program does not require the GRE. However, applicants from non-graded bachelor's degree programs must submit GRE scores.
  • Group Interview

Application Process and Timeline

Date Application Process 
February 1st  Application deadline 
February 2nd - February 21st Application review by faculty committee 
February 22nd - March 3rd Invitation to interview for selected applicants 
March 5th On campus interview 
March 6th - 7th Online interviews for candidates outside of the area or for those with extenuating circumstances
March 8th - 9th Final review process 
Week of March 12th  Notification of admission 

Applying to both Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling

Applicants must choose to apply to either the School Counseling program or the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, but not both.  The applicant will need to decide at the time of application which program to pursue; only one application will be reviewed per applicant per admissions cycle.

Probationary Admission

Applicants whose academic credentials are below the expected prerequisite course work, grade point average and/or test scores of those typically accepted to specific programs, but who through other means convey the potential for academic success, warrant offers of provisional or probationary admission. Probationary admission involves a specific time limit during which the student is expected to achieve the minimum GPA noted at the time of admission. When this condition is fulfilled, the department usually recommends advancement of regular graduate student status.

International Students

International students are invited to visit our admissions page for a list of requirements.