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Admission to the Counseling Program is competitive and admissions decisions are made only once a year, during the spring semester for fall matriculation.  Students with strong undergraduate academic preparation and a solid grade point average, and who demonstrate an ability to fully participate in healthy interpersonal relations with others, make strong candidates for the UVM Counseling Program.  The Program faculty is committed to admitting students who represent diverse backgrounds and who have special abilities to work with diverse client populations.  One application process is used for students applying to the either tracks (School and Mental Health Counseling tracks), Dual Option, and for part-time or full-time study.

Admissions Process

The admission process includes submitting everything requested in the Graduate College Application packet, and participating in an invitation-only formal group interview.  Each of these is described below.

•     Application Packet

The following must be submitted to the University of Vermont Graduate Admissions Office for consideration for admission by February 1 for the following fall matriculation: 

• Graduate Application:  available on-line from the Graduate College (http://www.uvm.edu/~gradcoll/)
• Statement of Purpose:  An articulate and appropriate Statement of Purpose will be reviewed for clarity of expression, grammatical construction, and insight and clarity regarding the applicant’s reasons for pursuing study in the Counseling Program.  
• Letters of Recommendation (3):  Only letters written by individuals who have a professional relationship with the applicant and who are well acquainted with the applicant’s accomplishments and potential for becoming an effective counselor will be considered valid letters of recommendation.  At least one of these letters should be from an academic advisor or instructor.
• Official College Transcripts:  An official transcript of course work (undergraduate and graduate) should be submitted from every college and/or university attended.
• Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE):  GRE scores must not be more than 5 years old.
• Professional Resume: An up-to-date resume that attests to the applicant’s education, work and volunteer experience should be included in the application packet.  Work experience in counseling or in a related field is highly desired.
•     Interview

After an initial review of applications, qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a group interview on the UVM campus.  One or more faculty members and a graduate student currently enrolled in the program conduct the group interview.  The applicant will be interviewed with a small group of others who are also applying to the Counseling Program.
       
The group interview is critical in the application process.  Faculty will be looking for evidence of candidates’ self-awareness, awareness of social and cultural issues, ability to communicate with others, and interest and commitment to the profession of counseling.  The interview will also offer candidates an opportunity to receive information about the Counseling Program at UVM and meet other students applying to the program. 

In extenuating circumstances, an applicant may be given permission to participate in a phone interview.  Arrangements will be made for these alternatives on an individual basis after full faculty consultation.

Admissions Prerequisites

Applicants seeking admissions to the School track and wishing to be licensed in Vermont as a school counselor should have documentation of at least 30 credit hours in an Arts and Sciences undergraduate major (e.g., English, Mathematics, Psychology).  This requirement is part of the State of Vermont requirement for licensure to practice counseling in public schools.  For more information about this requirement or how a specific transcript may document this requirement, students should speak directly with Dr. Beth Ann Mohler, Student Services, UVM (802-656-3468) <Beth.Mohler@uvm.edu> prior to applying to the program.

Tour of Campus
Program staff will arrange for applicants to meet with students currently in the Counseling Program and to receive a tour of the UVM campus with advanced notice.  Program faculty encourages applicants to take advantage of this opportunity.

Last modified October 26 2009 11:07 AM