Division of Counseling and Family Therapy Application Process
At Regis, our admissions team is here to help you identify the best program for you, understand the application process and prepare for your admissions interview. Our transformational, accredited M.A. in Counseling and M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy programs will help you become a strong ethical leader in your field, who advocates for individuals, couples and families.
Application Process and Timeline
Step 1:
Submit Your Application
Our Division of Counseling and Family Therapy programs are offered three times a year, with a Fall, Spring and Summer start. Each of our start terms have a priority and final application deadline. Regardless of the deadline you choose to pursue, it will not have an impact on your admissions decision. Admission decisions are based on your application, submitted supplemental items, and your faculty interview. Below are the next start terms with application deadlines:
Summer 2021
Final Application Deadline: February 1, 2021
Classes Start: May 3, 2021
Fall 2021 Start
Priority Application Deadline: February 1, 2021
Final Application Deadline: May 24, 2021
Classes Start: August 23, 2021
Counseling Application Requirements
Marriage & Family Therapy Application Requirements
Step 2:
Admissions Interview
Upon submission of your application and all supplemental items, your application will be carefully considered based on the materials received. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an Interview Day within one week of the application deadline for each admissions cycle. Interview Days consist of small group discussions with faculty, a reflection essay, peer evaluations and a Q&A session with our current students.
Step 3:
Experience Mountain Time
Take a spin through Denver and see why U.S. News & World Report ranked it the #2 place to live in 2019. There’s a lot to see, so take a little time to check out the mountains, 42 parks, over 50 craft breweries, and all the eclectic art districts of the Mile-High City. Or, if you’re thinking about where to live while you’re at Regis, it’s never too early to learn more about Denver’s neighborhoods.
Preparing for Your Interview
Your resume can only get you so far. Now’s the time to let your personality do its part.
Our Admissions Interview Day will help you determine if Regis is right for you – we really want this to be the perfect fit. It also lets faculty determine which candidates are a good fit for us, and gives you the opportunity to dive deeper into the Regis experience.
Check-in for your virtual interview day typically starts at 8:30 a.m. MT. The morning will start off with a welcome message from the Associate Dean of the Division of Counseling and Family Therapy, followed by faculty introductions and group interviews. Students will then log off to complete a reflection essay and peer evaluations. After the interview, there will be the opportunity for a Q&A session with our current students. Expect your day to wrap up by early afternoon.
Though all interviews will be held virtually this year, we invite you to visit us for a tour of our state-of-the-art counseling facility in Thornton. Tours are conducted by a faculty member, and include viewing our two observation rooms and 20+ treatment spaces and classrooms. To register for a campus tour, choose an upcoming date and time using the link below. We also encourage you to view our virtual tour of the counseling center.
- Be yourself. No need to “act the part.” Just be yourself and see if Regis moves to the same beat that you do.
- Dress the part. Dress professionally. Although you’ll be in a virtual environment, you will want to dress as you would for an in-person interview to make the best impression.
- Create Your Zoom Account. Familiarize yourself with the video conferencing platform so you don’t experience any technical difficulties on the day. Keep a look out for detailed log-in information sent via email in the days leading up to your scheduled virtual interview.
- Mountain Time. We run on Mountain Time. Adjust your sleeping schedule accordingly.
- Meet current MAC and MFT students. Here’s your chance to ask our current students what it’s really like. Bring your questions, we’re sure they’ll have answers.
Once You're Accepted
Now the fun begins. Plus a bit of work – but don’t worry, we'll walk you through every step along the way. In this phase, you’ll check off prerequisites, send us your transcripts and submit your deposit. Ready, set, enroll!