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Marymount University provides unique guaranteed and preferred graduate school admission pathways for students who are interested in continuing their education at Marymount.<\/p>\n

To be eligible for these pathways, students must first apply and be admitted to Marymount University as an undergraduate student.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Fall 2026 application to these program has now closed. <\/em><\/span><\/strong>If you remain strongly interested in one of our guaranteed and preferred graduate school admission pathway programs, please contact the Admissions Office at <\/em>admissions@marymount.edu<\/a> for more information about potential next steps.<\/em><\/span>
\nFall 2026 applications are now being accepted. Click here<\/a> to apply!<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

***The deadline to submit a Scholars Program application is April 1, 2026<\/strong>. Space in each program is limited, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to those received early. Applications submitted closer to the deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis and admission to any scholar program is not guaranteed.***<\/span><\/p>\n

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Counseling Scholars<\/h3>\n
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If you are interested in the field of Counseling and have a strong academic profile, Marymount\u2019s Counseling Scholars Program<\/a> offers you an opportunity for preferred consideration in the university\u2019s graduate Counseling MA<\/a> admissions process. The Counseling Scholars Program is open to a select group of incoming first-year and transfer students who are chosen by the Counseling Admissions Committee and must meet specific continuation requirements.<\/p>\n

Discover if you’re eligible!<\/a><\/div>\n
Apply to the Counseling Scholars Program!<\/a><\/div>\n

For more information, please contact admissions@marymount.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Forensic and Legal Psychology (FLP) Scholars<\/h3>\n
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If you are interested in the field of Forensic and Legal Psychology (FLP) and have a strong academic profile, Marymount\u2019s Forensic & Legal Psychology Scholars Program<\/a> offers you an opportunity to guarantee your place in the university\u2019s graduate Forensic and Legal Psychology program<\/a>. The Forensic Scholars Program is open to a select group of current and incoming transfer and first-year students who are chosen by the Forensic Admissions Committee and must meet stringent continuation requirements.<\/p>\n

Discover if you’re eligible!<\/a><\/div>\n
Apply to the FLP Scholars Program!<\/a><\/div>\n

For more information, please contact admissions@marymount.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Physical Therapy Early Assurance Program (PT-EAP)<\/h3>\n
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This competitive Physical Therapy Early Assurance Program (PT-EAP)<\/a> guarantees admission into the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program<\/a>. This program is open to incoming first-year and transfer applicants. Students, admitted by the Physical Therapy Admissions Committee, must meet stringent acceptance and continuation requirements. Successful applicants will have a guaranteed seat, provided they maintain all requirements for continuation in the Program, earn a bachelor\u2019s degree from Marymount University, and complete an application in PTCAS by the deadline.<\/p>\n

Discover if you’re eligible!<\/a><\/div>\n
Apply to the PT-EAP as a First-Year or Transfer Student!<\/a><\/div>\n
Apply as a current Marymount student!<\/a><\/div>\n

For more information, please contact pt@marymount.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Speech-Language Pathology Early Assurance Program (SLP-EAP)<\/h3>\n
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Marymount University\u2019s Speech-Language Pathology Early Assurance Program (SLP-EAP)<\/a> is designed for undergraduate students who are committed to becoming speech-language pathologists and who seek a clear, supportive, and values-driven pathway into graduate education. The SLP-EAP offers eligible undergraduate students guaranteed admission to Marymount University\u2019s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program<\/a>, contingent upon successful completion of program requirements. This program is open to incoming first-year and transfer applicants.<\/p>\n

This program recognizes students\u2019 dedication early, reduces uncertainty in the graduate admissions process, and reflects Marymount\u2019s commitment to access, belonging, and preparing compassionate clinicians who serve diverse communities with skill and humility. Applications are reviewed holistically, with attention to academic preparation, professional readiness, and alignment with Marymount\u2019s mission-centered, justice-oriented approach to speech-language pathology.<\/p>\n

Discover if you’re eligible!<\/a><\/div>\n
Apply to the SLP-EAP!<\/a><\/div>\n

For more information, please contact admissions@marymount.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Marymount University provides unique guaranteed and preferred graduate school admission pathways for students who are interested in continuing their education at Marymount. To be eligible for these pathways, students must first apply and be admitted to Marymount University as an undergraduate student. The Fall 2026 application to these program has now closed. If you remain […]<\/p>\n

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