College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Apply For Admission

These instructions are for our M.A. programs. Psy.D. Application Info. »

To apply for the M.A. programs, applicants need a Bachelor of Arts or Science (or an equivalent degree) from a regionally accredited college or university, as well as a minimum of a 3.0 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale.

Applications for these programs are given priority based on date received. It is advisable to apply as early as possible.

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Five Steps to Completing the Application Process

Download a PDF of the Application Procedures

1. Download the forms:
   • Application Form
   • Graduate Studies Financial Aid Application
2. Fill out the Application & Financial Aid Forms, submit your Biographical Letter of Interest (see Application Procedures for instructions), and send with a $50 application fee to:

   College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
   Northwest University
   P.O. Box 579
   Kirkland, WA 98033-0579

3. Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through their web site (www.fafsa.ed.gov). To ensure that Northwest University receives a copy of this application, please remember to include our Title IV Code: 003783. Tips on completing the FAFSA »
4. Give your Character Reference Forms (included in the Application Form) and a stamped envelope with the above address to a friend, a professional associate, and an academic associate.
5. Send the Transcript Request Form (included in the Application Form) with applicable fees to all previously attended universities.

When all materials have been received, your application will be submitted for admissions consideration.