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The Washington School of Psychiatry

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Admissions Requirements

WSP establishes minimum requirements for admission to all training programs. Some training programs have admission requirements beyond these requirements. Check consult the specific program you're interested in for any additional admissions criteria for that program. 


All applicants are required to

Hold an advanced degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. or its equivalent from an accredited foreign institution in a mental health field.


Requirements on familiarity with and training (experience) in the field and in psychodynamic psychotherapy vary by program. Please consult your program of interest for more information. 


Admission to each training program is by application and requires interview by faculty. Please consult your program of interest for more information. 


How to Apply

Step 1: Review the Admissions Requirements

Read the WSP admissions requirements to learn more about missions criteria. 


Step 2: Apply online

Complete and submit your online application. 


Step 3: Submit your documents

The following supplemental documents must be submitted to ensure that the application is processed: 


  1. Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume: CV/Resume should be current (less than 3 years old) and with appropriate formatting based on student's field. 
  2. Statement of Experience & Interest: Statement should briefly describe student's mental health-related work and experience (and it's duration), indicating any relationship it may have to the program. Should be double-spaced, with 1” margins, and in 12-point Times New Roman font). 
  3. Two Professional References: Reference list should provide the names and contact information of two professionals familiar with the students mental health-related work and experience. Should be double-spaced, with 1” margins, and in 12-point Times New Roman font).  


Step 4: Pay the $50 application fee (non-refundable)

The nonrefundable $50 application fee, which applies to all applicants (except residents of the Meyer Treatment Center), can be paid by:  


  • Credit or Debit Card online at  or by phone at (202) 237-2700  
  • Certified U.S. Check, Money Order, or Cashiers Check payable to WSP by mail to the WSP Administrative Office at 5028 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20016-4118 (include your full name and program, and allow three business days for processing)   
  • Third Party Sponsor should send a purchase order or government training authorization form payable to WSP by mail to the WSP Administrative Office at 5028 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20016-4118 (include student's full name and program, and allow 5-7 business days for processing). 



Note: Applications will not be considered complete until all required supplemental documents are received by the WSP Administrative Office. Once submitted as part of your application, application materials become the property of WSP and will not be returned or released to other institutions. Please keep a copy for your records. Students who have applied but not enrolled by the established deadline must complete and submit a new application package for admission with a non-refundable $50 application fee. 

Application Process

We recommend that the admission application be completed at least 4-6 weeks in advance of the intended course date to maximize enrollment options and financial planning.   


Applicants interested in applying for multiple training programs are encouraged to select the programs of interest on their application, submit the non-refundable $50 fee (per program), and tailor their supplemental documents for each program of interest. 


Application Deadline

July 1, 2023


*After this date, admissions will be considered on a space-available basis and is up to the faculty of each program. 


Application Processing Time  

The average application processing time varies from 4-8 weeks per application, depending on your program's application process. Individual programs may require additional documents for consideration. All applicants will be considered on an individual basis without regard to national and ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, marital status, disability or sexual orientation. Please consult your program of interest for more information.   


Applications will not be considered complete until all required documents are received by the Washington School of Psychiatry Administrative Office. Students who have applied but not enrolled by the established deadline must complete and submit a new application package for admission with a non-refundable $50 application fee. 


Notification of Program Decision  

The WSP Administrative Office will notify applicants by email when program decision has been made regarding applications. Acceptance into a program will be formally announced by letter and accompanied by an Enrollment Agreement stating policies concerning payments, attendance, evaluation, documentation, withdrawal, and refunds. Enrollment Agreements must be completed, signed, and returned by May 31st for current students and August 1st for new students. 

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5028 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 100 Washington, DC 20016-4118

Call us at 202-237-2700 or 202-537-6050

Celebrating its 85th year, the School is an accredited provider of post-graduate continuing education.


The Meyer Treatment Center provides low cost access to mental health services. It is an out-of-network facility for insurance purposes.


The Washington School of Psychiatry is an independent non-profit organization. It is not affiliated with the government of the District of Columbia or the government of the United States.


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