All prospective students must follow a standard application processes which includes a general application for graduate study at UW-Stout. Information is available on the Graduate Studies website.
Application Deadlines
February 1: Summer and Fall admission
October 1: Spring admission
Additional Application Materials
To be considered for admission into the Mental Health Counseling program you must complete the following:
Program Application [PDF]
M.S. Mental Health Counseling Program
Personal Reference Form [PDF]Background Check [PDF]
Admissions Process
Mental Health Counseling faculty review all application materials. Decisions are made at that point about which applicants will be invited for interviews. Interviews are conducted in a group format. The group interview is a required part of the process and those invited must attend to be considered for admission. Written materials, letters of recommendation, transcripts and the interview process will all be used to make decisions regarding admission to the program.
More students apply than we can admit to the program; therefore, admission is competitive. Criteria used to make decisions include: faculty's judgement of applicant's ability to perform at the graduate level, quality and amount of work and/or volunteer experiences in the counseling or helping professions field, quality of writing, communication skills, and quality of references.
Candidates are notified of their status as soon as possible once the interview process is completed.