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CB# 7205
2083 Bondurant Hall
Chapel Hill, NC  27599-7205
Phone: (919) 966-8788
FAX: (919) 966-9007

 
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Prospective Students

Frequently Asked Questions

Please take a moment to read through our list of Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this information will be a useful guide to get you started in navigating through our program and Chapel Hill.

Requirements For Admission

  1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
  2. A grade point average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better in the area of the major;
  3. Submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (a combined Quantitative and Verbal score of 1000 or higher).
  4. Three letters of recommendation;
  5. Completion of application supplement for RCP within graduate school application; Graduate application fee for Spring 2012, Summer 2012, and Fall 2012 in Apply yourself is $78.
  6. A pre-admission interview with the DRCP faculty.
  7. Be eligible to meet student requirements to participate in clinical training. View here.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR FALL 2011 ADMISSION IS April 1, 2011.

Students are admitted one time per year, each fall semester. As a Graduate School program, we adhere to all Graduate School rules and regulations regarding admissions, matriculation, and graduation. Prospective students must apply to the Graduate School online and complete the information from the Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology pull-down menu (three letters of reference, replies to open-ended questions in the form of a personal statement, work and volunteer experience information). All applicants who are considered for admissions will complete a personal interview with the admissions committee.

Admission Information Sessions

The Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology Department will be conducting admission information sessions during the dates listed below for prospective students who are interested in learning more about the program. A professor and a student will be available at these sessions to answer questions and provide literature about the program.

August 18, 2011 with Dr. Eileen Burker, time from 12-1 pm, in room 1074 Bondurant Hall

October 17, 2011 with Dr. Judy Schmidt and Mr. Andy Byrne, time from 5-6 pm, in room 1074 Bondurant Hall

November 16, 2011 with Dr. Kelly Kazukauskas, time from 12-1 pm, in room 2076 Bondurant Hall

January 10, 2012 with Dr. Eileen Burker, time from 12-1 pm, room 2035 Bondurant Hall

We recommend that students who wish to be considered for Fellowships and Funding should submit their completed applications to the Graduate School by December 15.