How to Apply

How to apply 

Our goal is to learn about you as a whole person, not just what draws you to genetic counseling, but the experiences, strengths, and perspectives that prompted you to enter the field. 

A holistic review 

Our admissions process is built to recognize the full range of what applicants bring, including the intersecting identities and experiences that shape who you are. We evaluate applications using holistic rubrics modeled on Educational Testing Service (ETS) guidance for fair, consistent review, and every member of our admissions committee completes implicit-bias training. 

We place an applicant’s academic skills and achievements in the wider context of other factors and indicators that contribute to your ability to successfully complete the program. These include aptitude for planning and organization, persistence and commitment, creativity, personal and professional ethics, leadership experience, depth and breadth of extracurricular involvement, a demonstrated passion and commitment to genetic counseling, strong communication skills, sustained community engagement and advocacy, experiential, scholarly and research activities, and more.   

The application process, step by step 

  1. Confirm that you meet our admission requirements. 
  2. Register with the National Matching Services (NMS) and obtain your Match ID at natmatch.com/gcadmissions. The UConn program’s Match number is 15811. 
  3. Gather your application materials. 
  4. Create an account and apply through the UConn Graduate School online portal. 
  5. In the portal, enter your NMS Match ID and your recommenders’ contact information. 
  6. Pay the application fee. (See Costs & financial aid.) 

We admit one cohort each year beginning in the fall, and offers of admission are made through the Genetic Counseling Admissions Match. To learn more about how the Match process works, please visit the NMS Match website and read the overview for details.  

Please note: our program does not review GRE scores. Do not upload them to the UConn application portal. 

Application Deadlines 

Dates update each cycle. 

  • Applications open: September 11, 2026 
  • Application fee deadline: December 15, 2026 
  • Application deadline: January 1, 2027, by 11:59 PM ET 

 

The UConn Graduate School online application portal for the Genetic Counseling Program’s fall 2028 class will open on September 11, 2026.   All application materials must be uploaded by 11:59 PM EST on January 1, 2027.

APPLICATION PACKET DUE JANUARY 1, 2027 

Note: UConn applicants must first be registered with the National Match System in order for the application to be considered by the UConn graduate program.  The UConn Genetic Counseling Program Match ID # is 15811.  The Application Menu will provide specifics about the information and items required for applying to the UConn Genetic Counseling Graduate Program. The applicant’s Match ID # should be included, where possible, in the footer of documents submitted (with the exception of transcripts).