THE UNIVERSITY OF
ADMISSIONS
Work Experience
The professional experience of our I-O masters students ranges from two to over 20 years in the field, with an average of around five years. Generally, you need at least two years of post-degree professional experience to be considered for admission.
Bachelor’s Degree and GPA
Successful applicants to the I-O masters program typically have a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a business related field. The average undergraduate GPA of accepted applicants is 3.0.
GRE Scores
UGA requires the general GRE for admission. The only exception to this requirement is for candidates who have a Ph.D. from a U.S. institution. Average GRE scores for applicants accepted into the program are: Quantitative 75%; Analytical 4.5, and Verbal 70%. There is no minimum GRE score. If your GRE scores are lower than average (especially Analytical and Verbal scores), you will still be considered especially if you have above-average academic or professional credentials. Note that GRE psychology subject exams or any subject exams are not necessary. Visit gradschool.uga.edu/admissions/requirements.html for more information.
International Students
The graduate school requires international applicants, immigrants to the U.S., and permanent residents of the U.S. whose native language is not English and who have not received a bachelor’s degree from a university in which all instruction is in English to submit a valid TOEFL (or equivalent) scores. Only official TOEFL (or equivalent) scores less than two years old will be accepted. For further information, please refer to the Graduate School English Language Proficiency Requirements or to www.toefl.org to register for the test. Visit gradschool.uga.edu/admissions/int_tips_html for more information.
Women and Minorities
The University of Georgia and the Department of Psychology reaffirm their policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. We encourage applications from women and minority candidates.