Overview
The online Master of Arts in Counseling Program from The Family Institute at Northwestern University seeks students who are dedicated to helping others and capable of succeeding in a rigorous graduate program. As a student, you should be open to receiving feedback and analyzing your experiences, opinions, and personal traits so you can become a self-reflective counselor.
“Admitted candidates will have demonstrated good to excellent writing skills, an openness to self-reflection and awareness, and the ability to listen to and work with others. We are also looking for a level of maturity required to meet the demands of our rigorous clinical and academic expectations.”
—Stephannee Standefer, Program Director
Counseling@Northwestern offers rolling admissions, with four program start dates per year in January, April, June, and September. Each cohort has a priority deadline and a final deadline.
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible so you can start planning your academic and career journey. View the upcoming application deadlines below or visit the application requirements page for a complete list of the items you must include when submitting your application.
Application Deadlines
January 2019 Cohort
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Decision Deadline | Closed |
| Priority Deadline | September 21, 2018 |
| Final Deadline | October 29, 2018 |
| Classes Begin | January 7, 2019 |
April 2019 Cohort
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Decision Deadline | November 9, 2018 |
| Priority Deadline | December 10, 2018 |
| Final Deadline | January 28, 2019 |
| Classes Begin | April 1, 2019 |
June 2019 Cohort
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Decision Deadline | March 1, 2019 |
| Priority Deadline | March 29, 2019 |
| Final Deadline | April 22, 2019 |
| Classes Begin | June 24, 2019 |
If you have questions about the admissions process, contact the admissions team at 1-844-684-6221 or admissions@counseling.northwestern.edu.