How to Apply
MA Ecopsychology
Applications for an August 2024 start are currently being accepted. Admissions is rolling and applications will be accepted until the program is full.
Submit an Application
Apply online by creating a new account or signing in to an existing account.
At the end of your application, you will be prompted to pay a $60 nonrefundable application fee. If your current financial situation warrants waiving of your application fee, you may submit a fee waiver request.
Please note, only one application will be accepted per applicant. Do not apply more than once. Application fees are nonrefundable.
Application Status
We encourage you to be actively engaged in the admission process. Once you have submitted your application online, you can log back in anytime to check the status of your application and documents.
Transcripts
Naropa University requires transcripts from any and all institutions where undergraduate coursework was completed. Transcripts for coursework beyond the undergraduate level are not required. An official transcript of a conferred bachelor’s degree must be received by the Office of Admissions prior to beginning graduate coursework.
Transcripts that are uploaded as part of your application are not considered official. However, to expedite the admissions process, we encourage you to upload copies of your transcripts when possible.
If mailing, official transcripts should be sent to:
Naropa University
Office of Admissions
2130 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder CO 80302
Electronic transcripts from your university may be emailed to admissions@naropa.edu.
Electronic official transcripts are acceptable if submitted through a secure transcript service used by your university. If you submit your transcripts by email as an attachment or upload them via your application account, they will not be accepted as official.
If you completed any coursework at a foreign college or university (other than a study abroad program), an international education evaluation is required.
Statement of Interest
Respond to the following questions in a 750 to 1,250 word essay:
- How does your personal and/or professional experience relate to the MA Ecopsychology program?
- How will this program prepare you to accomplish your professional and academic goals?
- What about Naropa University most appeals to you?
- Why are you interested in pursuing this training in an experiential and contemplative academic setting?
- What is your understanding of the relationship between environmentalism and social justice?
Resume/CV
Your resume/CV should detail all pertinent academic, employment, and volunteer history with exact dates of participation.
Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required. Recommendations must be from pertinent academic or professional sources, and may not be from family members, spouses, friends, or current or former therapists or spiritual advisors.
Interview
The Office of Admissions will assess a candidate’s completed application, and those who meet minimum application requirements will move forward in the process and be invited to an interview. Interviews are a required part of the admissions process and will be offered remotely.
Financial Aid
Domestic applicants: learn more about how to apply for financial aid.
International applicants: learn more about how to apply for financial aid.
International Applicants
In addition to other requirements, international applicants must also submit:
- Proof of English proficiency
- Evaluations of non-U.S. education records
If accepted to Naropa University, international students are required to submit the following for their student visa application:
- Copy of a valid passport
- Proof of funding for the first year of the program
Please see the International Students webpage for more information.
Connect
with your counselor
Olivia Phipps
Graduate Admissions Counselor
