Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ: Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program
Admissions
- Who will be handling my file while applying for admission?
- When is the application admission deadline? When may I begin taking classes?
- Must I send the completed application, or are pieces of my application accepted?
- What are the requirements for application?
- What is the cost per credit hour?
- After my application is complete, then what?
- What time of day are classes scheduled?
- What can I do to make my application more competitive?
- Who do you recommend I ask for a reference?
- What if I have special circumstances?
- How am I going to pay for this program? Do you have scholarships available?
- Do you offer graduate student housing or married student housing?
Graduate Record Exam
- How do I sign up for the GRE tests?
- What scores do you require on the GRE?
- Do you offer a GRE study course?
Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology
- Why should I choose George Fox University's Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology program?
- Is George Fox University a Christian university? How will my personal faith impact the decision to be accepted into the program?
- Tell me more about your mentoring program.
- How long does it take students to finish the program?
- May I specialize in . . . ?
- What is your program attrition?
Research Vertical Teams
Internships
- What are some good internship and practicum sites?
- How well have GDCP students done in the past obtaining internships?
Demographics, Distance Learning, Transfer Students
- What are the demographics and statistics on recent cohorts?
- Do you offer an alternative program for nontraditional students, for example, distance learning via Internet or television, weekend classes, monthly classes offered off site?
- What is your policy regarding transferring credits?
- If I have a master's degree; may I be admitted as a third-year student?
- If I do not have much formal background in psychology, how can I prepare for admission into the PsyD program?



