Admissions

Your Path to
Clinical Practice

We select students who combine intellectual rigor with genuine compassion. Our holistic review weighs clinical experience, personal history, and fit with our ACT-rooted training model.

The Application Process

01

Make an Appointment

Schedule a one-on-one meeting with our admissions team to discuss program options, prerequisites, and your application timeline. In-person and virtual appointments are available year-round.

02

Submit Your Application

Complete academic history, two clinical essays, a personal statement on your relationship with acceptance and change, and three letters of recommendation.

03

Interview Invitation

Shortlisted applicants are invited to an on-campus interview day with faculty and current students. Virtual options are available for international applicants.

04

Orientation

Admitted students attend ACU's immersive two-day orientation — meeting faculty, touring clinical training sites, and beginning the cohort experience before the first day of classes.

Key Deadlines — Fall 2027

Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Bachelor's · 4 years
February 1, 2027
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor's · 3–4 years
February 1, 2027
Bachelor of Science in Health Management
Bachelor's · 4 years
February 1, 2027
Master of Public Health
Master's · 2 years
March 1, 2027
Masters of Psychotherapy and Counseling
Master's · 2 years
March 1, 2027
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Skills training program
April 1, 2027
Diploma in English Language
Short-term diploma
Rolling
International Applicants
Additional documents required
January 15, 2027

Ethical Requirements

  • Commitment to the APA Ethics Code
    Familiarity with all 10 sections required before enrollment
  • Informed Consent & Confidentiality Agreement
    Signed declaration of client rights understanding
  • No Dual Relationships Policy
    Written disclosure and agreement upon admission
  • Cultural Humility & Anti-Discrimination Pledge
    Mandatory statement on equitable clinical practice
  • Boundaries in Clinical Practice Acknowledgment
    Understanding of professional boundaries and limits of competence
  • Mandatory Reporting Awareness
    Legal and ethical obligations training completed before practicum
  • Personal Therapy Requirement
    Minimum 20 hours of personal therapy before first clinical placement
  • Ethics Review Clearance
    Required for all applicants with prior research or clinical involvement

Take the First Step Toward Licensure

Our admissions team includes licensed psychologists who understand the path you're on.

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