Admissions

Applicants seeking graduate admission must meet the requirements for both the College of Professional Advancement and the School of Theology. To learn more about requirements for the Master of Divinity and to apply, visit the School of Theology website.

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Have any questions about applying or the admissions process? Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 678.547.6417 or copa.admissions@mercer.edu.

Application checklist

Submit all of the following items to complete your application to the program:

  • Transcripts From All Previously Attended Institutions
    Submit an official transcript from each college and university previously attended. Transcripts are required for both undergraduate (including summer school and studies abroad) and graduate course work, regardless of length of stay or if the grades are listed on another school’s transcript. Official electronic transcripts should be submitted to copa.admissions@mercer.edu. Former and current Mercer University students do not need to request a Mercer University transcript.
  • Background Check
    Applicants must complete a background check. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for additional details and instructions at copa.admissions@mercer.edu.
  • Two Professional Letters of Recommendation
    Applicants must submit two professional letters of recommendation that speak to the applicants’ aptitude and potential as a clinical mental health counselor.
  • Current Résumé
    Applicants must submit a résumé that highlights any relevant vocational or volunteer experience.
  • Goal Statement
    Applicants must submit an autobiographical statement outlining personal and professional experiences that have led to their decision to pursue a career as a clinical mental health counselor.

Submit all application supporting materials to:

Mercer University
Office of Graduate Admissions
College of Professional Advancement
3001 Mercer University Drive
Atlanta, GA 30341

Admission decisions cannot be made until all application materials have been received.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

A. Evaluation of Foreign Credentials: Applicants who completed all or part of their education abroad are required to have their foreign educational credentials verified by an independent evaluation service. A Course-by-Course and Grade Point Average Equivalent Evaluation is required for graduate admission. Contact the Office of Admissions for information about evaluation services if your foreign credentials have not been evaluated. You must submit an official sealed copy with your application.

B. Official Translations: Documents submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by official translations.

C. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The TOEFL or IELTS is required for international applicants whose primary language is not English. The scores may not be more than two years old. Official score reports must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions by the Educational Testing Service. The Educational Testing Service institution code for submission of official score reports is 5025. Unofficial copies of the score report may be included with the application for initial review and evaluation. This does not replace the requirement of an official score report for those applicants who are offered admission.

Exception: The TOEFL is not required of international applicants who have attended another U.S. institution and completed freshman English Composition I and II with grades of “C” or higher.

D. Financial Guarantee: International applicants who wish to obtain an I-20 for F-1 visa must include financial documentation showing ability to finance tuition and living expenses for one year. Financial documents must have a current date and indicate available funds of $25,000.

E. Visa Status: International applicants who are currently in the United States must choose from one of the following categories to prove their current visa status:

  • Copy of I-20 and I-94 if on an F-1 visa
  • Copy of visa stamp and I-94 if on another type of visa
  • Copy of Resident Alien card (front and back) if classified as a Resident Alien

Learn more about our Combined M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling/M.T.S.

Ready to take the next step?

Schedule your personalized admissions counseling appointment, or contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 678.547.6417 or copa.admissions@mercer.edu for more information.