Master of Science in Counseling Program Admission - Laramie

This is a 2-3 year, F2F, on-campus, in Laramie, cohort program that admits every fall. Prospective students interested in the Laramie program should be aware that the curriculum, course offerings, program structure, and other aspects of this graduate counseling program are subject to change. Program changes may occur, and faculty reserves the right to modify requirements, courses, or policies prior to an applicant’s official admittance or enrollment in the program. Applicants are encouraged to review the most current program information and consult with the program coordinator for more information.

 

Current Admissions Deadlines

  • Deadline: November 30, 2025
  • Interview Day (in Laramie; if invited): Friday, February 13, 2026

 

CNSL MS-Laramie Application Requirements:

Please refer to these directions while you are completing your application.

Upload Required Documents for a Complete Application:

  • Counseling Program Admissions Packet– (docxor pdf) 
    • Please complete the form digitally. Please make sure this is the form in your application.
      • Note: This is replacing the Summary of Academic Form. Please make sure this is the form in your application.
    • Personal Statement (3-4 pages double-spaced)
      • Motivations and goals in pursuing a career in professional counseling.
      • Life or professional experiences that prepare you for a career in professional counseling.
      • Your strategies for managing stress and emotions.
      • Your ability to recognize and navigate conflicts between personal values and professional ethical obligations.
      • Describe an instance where you received challenging feedback and how you utilized or addressed the feedback going forward.
      • Anything you would like us to know.
    • Resume or CV
    • Unofficial Copies of Transcripts for all institutions (including current enrollment)
    • Three letters of recommendation addressing your interpersonal, professional, and academic ability related to the field of professional counseling (upload contact information)

 

*Please be reminded, this program is being administered at two different locations, Casper and Laramie.

This page is dedicated to admissions for the Laramie program. To learn more about the Casper admissions process, click here: Admissions information for UW Casper campus.

 

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure their application is complete by the date listed (including reference letters). Please ensure you are applying to the intended program, Casper or Laramie. If you wish to be considered for both programs in the next cohort, you must apply to both.

 

Admission Requirements

GRE:

Domestic Students
GPA: 3.0
GRE: no requirement

International Students
TOEFL: 80 minimum online score and 20 minimum score in each subset, OR IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score with 6 minimum in each subset.
GRE: 291 minimum

To learn more about requirements for international students: International Student Admissions

 

How to Apply

  1. Start your application in the ACCESS THE UW GRADUATE APPLICANT PORTAL.
  2. Select: Counseling MS – Laramie
  3. Choose: Fall semester
  4. Complete all sections and pay the application fee.
  5. Submit transcripts
  6. Upload unofficial transcripts into your application.
  7. Have your official transcripts from all institutions sent to:
    UW Office of Admissions
    Knight Hall 150, Dept. 3435
    1000 E. University Avenue
    Laramie, WY 82071
    admissions@uwyo.edu | (307) 766-5160 | (800) 342-5996

 

Tip: Request transcripts early. UW Admissions Office require official transcripts from every college you have attended. This includes your undergraduate transcript and all the colleges that you have transferred coursework from. UW transcripts will be pulled automatically if you attended UW.

 

  1. Request Recommendation Letters (3 required)
  1. Enter names, titles, and emails in the portal.
  2. The system emails them directly with instructions.
  3. Remind them to check spam/junk folders and submit before the deadline.
  4. Complete and submit your application
  5. Applications are reviewed after the deadline.
  6. Selected applicants will be invited to Interview Day.

 

Please be sure you select Counseling MS-Laramie. Make sure you apply for the fall semester. After completing the initial information page, you will receive an email from the system including a link and your temporary username and password.

Please complete the contact, academic, residency information, etc. Submit the application fee.

 

Application Review

Applications are reviewed by faculty after the application deadline, and faculty members invite the qualified applicants to attend the required interview day. We simply cannot replicate the face-to-face Interview Day via Zoom. Please do try to attend in person. Individuals who are unable to attend in person may have the opportunity to attend a group Zoom interview. Faculty will provide one alternative date for Zoom interviews. Details to follow.

 

Interview Day

Friday, February 13, 2026

Once you are invited, you will be assigned . Applicants participate in:

  • Group activities
  • Individual interviews
  • Tour of the learning environment(s)

 

Afternoon session: 1:00 pm-4:30 pm

Typically, invitations are sent by email before winter break. With your invitation to interview, you will be provided additional information regarding logistics and travel.

 

Cohort Selection Process:

Please do allow us up to 6 weeks, minimum, after Interview Day, to meet, review Interview Day feedback, scores, completed application materials, and discuss, and select our cohort for summer. This is a very long process, and it does take time. We may send out 2 rounds of acceptance letters.