Application deadline
Applications for Admission in the Fall 2026 semester are due November 15, 2025, no later than 11:59 p.m. The application system is programmed to shut off at 11:59 p.m. Please do not wait until the last minute to submit your application. Applications received after 11:59 p.m. will not be accepted.
Students who are admitted for this application cycle will begin the Ph.D. program the following August. Please be advised, we do not offer a terminal master’s degree nor do we accept applications for a Master’s of Science degree.
Admissions timeline
| Timeline | date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | November 15, 2025 |
| Application Review | November – December 2025 |
| Interview Offers Extended | December 2025 |
| Group & Individual Interviews | January 2026 |
| Admission Offers Extended | February – March 2026 |
| Deadline to Accept/Decline Admission Offers | April 15, 2026 |
Faculty accepting students
Below is a list of faculty who have expressed interest in matching with a student for Fall 2026.
Child and Pediatric
Joy Gabrielli Ph.D., ABPP
Sarah C Westen Ph.D.
Health
Deidre B Pereira Ph.D., ABPP
Neuropsychology
Shellie-Anne Levy Ph.D.
How to apply
The application process to the Clinical and Health Psychology, Ph.D. program is a two-step process. Please submit the following materials to both the Clinical and Health Psychology supplemental application (Step #1) and the UF Graduate Admissions application (Step #2).
Transcripts
To be considered for admission into the Clinical and Health Psychology, Ph.D. program, please upload unofficial transcripts to the Clinical & Health Psychology’s Supplemental Application (Step #1) and send to the UF Office of Admissions when submitting the UF Graduate Application (Step #2).
Official transcripts from ALL institutions the applicant attended are required ONLY if admitted to the program. Transcripts from a study abroad program are not needed if the courses are listed on the student’s home institution transcript.
When ordering transcripts by PDF, please be aware that the University of Florida’s Office of Admissions only accepts PDF transcripts from Parchment, National Clearing House, and eScript.
Official transcripts may be mailed or emailed.
- The email address for receipt of these transcripts is TE@admissions.ufl.edu.
- If mailing transcripts, they should be mailed to:
- University of Florida Office of Admissions
- 1478 Union Road
- Gainesville. FL 32611-1942
For questions about international transcripts please visit the UF Admissions website.
Letters of Recommendation
You are required to obtain three (3) letters of recommendation that must be submitted through the Graduate School Application in Step 2 by the application deadline November 15.
Please advise your recommenders that the online recommendation submission form has a limited word count. If copying and pasting the letter from another program, they should be certain that the entire letter has been pasted. It is preferable for the recommenders to type directly into the form. Letters cannot exceed two single-spaced pages.
Additionally, once “Submit Recommendation Request” has been clicked, we cannot tell you if your recommenders have submitted their letter. If you need to check please, login to the UF Admissions website or contact the UF Office of Admissions at 352-392-1365.
CV/Resume
Describe pertinent work history, applied and research experience, papers published, honors obtained, and special computer and language proficiencies.
Statement of Purpose
Explain your purpose for graduate study, including your current degree goals and reasons for selecting Clinical Psychology in 400-500 words. Be sure to describe your interest areas in clinical psychology, your career plans, and why you are a good fit for our program. Be sure to state how these align with the Scientist-Practitioner Model within Health Services Psychology.
Test scores and GPA
Official GRE Scores are NOT REQUIRED. Any scores submitted will be removed from application materials before review for equity purposes.
When submitting you GPA, please use your best educated guess to estimate this information. You can also refer to the GPA calculator.
International applicants
International applicants should carefully review webpages at the UF Admissions website for additional information and requirements pertaining to admissions procedures, documentation of English language proficiency, visa processing, and other matters.
Application Process
Step 1: Clinical and Health Psychology Supplemental Application
There is no cost/fee associated with this application. It is best to review the application in advance of when you plan to enter information or submit it.
At the end of the Supplemental Application, you MUST make note of the return code (click here to see an image of this screen) or you will NOT be able to access the application again. All information must be submitted by the application deadline.
Step 2: UF Graduate Admissions application
It is STRONGLY advised the you do not wait until November 15 to submit this portion of your application. Ideally, you should submit this by November 13.
Please note, you will not be able to edit this application after submission. You will be able to monitor the status of your application materials 24-48 hours after submitting your application online. This includes checking status of your Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation. Use the same username and password used to submit your application to log in and check application status. Please note, this page will only reflect information concerning materials sent directly to the UF Office of Admissions and does not include materials that are required to be sent directly to our department.
Approximately 24-48 hours after submitting your application online, you will also receive your 8-digit UF Identification Number (UFID), which will be available on the status of your application.
Under the Program of Study tab, select Psychology under The College of Public Health and Health Professions. You MUST select the correct Program of Study under our college for us to receive your application.
Application FAQs
For additional information regarding Ph.D. Program admissions, please check out our FAQ page or email chpadmissions@phhp.ufl.edu.