We have two application cycles, an "Early Decision" and a "General Application" cycle.
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
Required Application Materials (in pdf format):
- Online application (available after log in)
- Cover Letter (indicating track(s) of interest)
- Curriculum vitae
- One universal letter of recommendation (required) submitted by the referee via email link. The applicant referee will supply the referee email address(es) in the portal in order for the system to send the referee a link to upload the letter. Note, the request will not send until the applicant submits their application. The referee should not list specific track name(s) on the letter, but instead should refer to the University of California, Los Angeles Semel Institute Psychology Practicum Training Program and address all of your relevant clinical skills and attributes. The applicant will not be able to view the content of the letter once uploaded by the referee, but will still be able to see whether or not the referee has submitted it.
* Please note - you are responsible for ensuring that your referees submit their letters in a timely manner.
- Second universal letter of recommendation (optional)
- Signed letter on letterhead from the Director of Clinical Training of your program attesting to your readiness for pre-internship placement and completion of any internal approval processes (uploaded by applicant in the portal).
- Test log: list of tests that you have administered in a clinical setting (required for neuropsychology tracks only)
* While the required materials are nominally the same for each track, you may upload multiple versions and designate which files are included in which track's application package. Note, applicants will not be able to designate how the universal letters(s) of recommendation are applied. They will automatically be added to each application you submit.
Early Application/Decision Cycle:
The "Early Decision" application period is open from December 1st (12 a.m.) until January 24th (11:59 p.m.).
If you are particularly interested in a specific track, you may apply to ONE (and only one) track for Early Decision. Your application will be reviewed by that track, and decisions will be made on a rolling basis. During the Early Decision period you may be invited to participate in an interview.
If you are called in to interview you may be offered the spot any time thereafter until January 30th, when General Application procedures begin. If you receive an offer, you will have three business days to accept or reject the offer (OR until January 30th, whichever is sooner).
PLEASE NOTE: for those applying Early Decision, we encourage you to apply as early as feasible; spots can fill up quickly.
General Application/Decision Process:
The General Application deadline is February 2nd (11:59 p.m.). You may apply to any tracks (and you may apply to multiple tracks) during this time.
On the General Application page you will be able to upload multiple documents and designate which files you would like to be included with which track's application.
Your application will be reviewed and you will be invited to participate in individual/group interview in February (specific dates to be determined). You will be notified whether you matched with a track on March 2, 9:00 am by phone. You will have 30 minutes to accept or decline the offer.
| Application Process |
Deadline |
Interview |
Notification |
Track Selection |
| EARLY DECISION |
ROLLING Accepting Applications 12/1/2025 - 1/24/2026 |
You may be called in to interview |
ROLLING |
One track only |
| GENERAL APPLICATION |
2/2/2026 |
You will be invited to participate in individual/group interview in February |
3/2/2026 |
No limit |
Please note: you can apply using both Early Decision and General Application processes if you wish. You may apply for both at the same time, or submit an Early Decision application and a General Application at a later time before the 2/2/2026 deadline. In the event that you are NOT selected for Early Decision, your application to that track will be automatically transferred to the General Application pool for that track.
 Neuropsychological and Other Assessment |
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Time Commitment:
Generally, we offer three placement types in terms of hours per week, including primary, secondary, and elective placements.
Primary Placement: 14-20 hours per week (2-3 days per week) for most tracks
Secondary Placement: 4-8 hours per week with "take-home" responsibilities (e.g., note writing)
Elective Placement: 4-5 hours per week with none to minimal "take-home" responsibilities
Offerings vary by track and will change from year to year. Placement types offered are indicated in the track descriptions and application portal. If you plan to apply for a secondary placement then reach out to the practicum Track Director/Supervisor to notify them. The primary placement is considered standard, though it should be noted that a few tracks offer fewer than 14 hours per week as primary/standard. For these tracks in particular, please still select Primary Track in the portal if you are seeking the standard time commitment offered.
Note that you will be able to select your placement type of interest in the application portal through a dropdown. Note that even if you are interested in participating in two placements at once for your practicum training year, you must still select only one track for Early Decision, and should you receive an offer, you would need to accept it. Then you may continue on with the General Application process to obtain the additional placement if desired. If you do not receive any offers during Early Decision, then you will be able to apply for multiple tracks and on notification day, you may take up to two offers (i.e., a primary and secondary/elective placement) as needed. In general, if seeking two placements, be sure that the schedules align and reach out to the practicum Track Director/Supervisor to check if there are doubts.
An additional consideration is that if accepted into the UCLA Psychology Practicum Training Program, there may also be opportunities mid-year to supplement your clinical training with additional clinical experiences once you are settled into your primary placement.
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Onboarding and Other Information:
Proof of liability insurance and proof of COVID vaccination are required for onboarding. Medical clearance is also required and typically involves arranging a physical with your primary care physician (PCP). It may take 1-2 months for you to schedule an appointment with your PCP so you will need to plan accordingly. Background checks are run for onboarding.
There will be parking fees. Visitor parking costs $16 per day for UCLA lots. There are also non-UCLA parking garages and street parking. Only select tracks are able to cover partial parking. This is not widely available.
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