This page provides resources for PhD students in the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University. It includes forms, handbooks, funding information and university links used throughout doctoral study.
Requirements and procedures may vary by program and specialization. Review each section carefully.
Contact the Graduate Studies Team
Get help with forms, milestones, policies and doctoral program procedures.
For quick questions, email:
[email protected]
Department of Psychology forms and documents
Psychology, PhD — Student Handbooks
- 2025–2026 Student Handbook (Current)
- 2024–2025 Student Handbook
- 2023–2024 Student Handbook
- 2022–2023 Student Handbook
- 2021–2022 Student Handbook
- 2020–2021 Student Handbook
- 2019–2020 Student Handbook
- 2018–2019 Student Handbook
Psychology, PhD (Clinical psychology specialization) — Student Handbooks
Teaching and academic resources
- International students must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in spoken English. For more information on meeting the proficiency requirements, read this.
- TA tips and expectations
- Sample mentor and graduate student contract
- Course override request form
Graduate milestones and forms
Graduate milestone forms are required at specific points in the doctoral program.
To request a copy of any milestone form, contact the Graduate Studies Team:
[email protected]
- Master's forms
- Master's thesis prospectus approval
- Master's thesis data approval
- ASU Master's in Passing (MiP) procedures and form
- PhD forms
- Doctoral comprehensive examinations report
- Doctoral dissertation prospectus or proposal results
- Dissertation data approval
Master's and PhD defense information
- Schedule your master's or dissertation defense through the iPOS system.
- Submit approved data meeting documentation to the Graduate Studies Team before scheduling
- Review the ASU Graduate College "About Your Defense" page for step-by-step guidance
Resources for clinical doctoral students
- Psychologist licensure requirements (state licensure information and related resources)
Graduate travel funding
Graduate psychology students may apply for travel funding from multiple sources. Review eligibility requirements and deadlines carefully.
- Graduate College Travel Awards
- Graduate Student Government (GSG) Graduate Research Support Program
- Tripke Travel Grant
Research and fellowship funding
External and university research funding
These funding opportunities support research, travel and professional development.
- Funding ASU
- APA grants and funding
- NIH National Research Service Award (NRSA) Training Program
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
Departmental fellowships and awards
The Department of Psychology offers fellowship opportunities and awards for graduate students.
- Graduate awards and scholarships (Department of Psychology)
Additional ASU resources
- ASU Graduate College
- IT computer help request (via My ASU)
- ASU Help Center
- Graduate Student Government (GSG)