Admissions

Overview

The online Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy 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 to become a self-reflective therapist.

The Family Institute offers both online and on-campus branches of the Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. Please note that once you are enrolled in one branch of the program, you cannot transfer to the other branch.

We are offering a merit-based scholarship to qualified applicants who enroll in our inaugural June 2022 cohort. Request information to learn more.

Cohort Starts and Deadlines

MFT@Northwestern offers rolling admissions, with four program start dates per year in January, April, June, and September. Each cohort has an early decision, priority, and final deadline.

CohortsEarly Decision DeadlinePriority Application DeadlineFinal Application DeadlineClasses Begin
September 2022
May 20
June 17
July 5
September 20
January 2023
August 19
September 16
October 24
January 2

Early Decision Deadline:

This deadline allows you to receive an admissions decision sooner, waive your $95 application fee, and be one of the first to choose your peer group interview time if you are selected. Ask your admissions counselor for more details.

Priority Deadline:

This deadline enables you to receive an admissions decision sooner and waive your $95 application fee. Ask your admissions counselor for details.

Final Deadline:

This deadline is your last opportunity to submit your application to be considered for your preferred cohort.

You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible so you can start planning your academic journey. View the upcoming application deadlines above or visit the application requirements page for a complete list of items you must include in your application submission.

If you have questions about the admissions process, contact the admissions team at 1-844-684-6221 or admissions@counseling.northwestern.edu.