How to Use the Online Applicant Portal

Using the Online Applicant Portal 

1. All applications are online only.
2. Use the Chrome browser on a desktop or laptop computer.  Other browsers, smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices are not compatible and may result in errors. If using a MAC with Chrome is problematic, according to some users you may have a better experience with Safari. 
3. Note that the online application may time out after 15 minutes of inactivity. Please have your documents ready for upload before starting. See the Board's Instructions page for a list of documents you will need to upload in the application.  See the Forms page for any forms you need to upload. 
4. If you are not sure which application to make, go to #1 in the Table of Contents (TOC) on the Psychologist Applications page, "Where do I start?"
5. Board staff cannot advise you which application to make. The links on the Psychologist Applications page provide plenty of information regarding the three pathways to licensure (#2 in the TOC) to assist you to determine which pathway is best for you.  Please do your research. 
6. Arizona accepts APA or PCSAS accreditation of your doctoral program as proof that your program meets Arizona's coursework requirements per A.R.S. § 32-2071.01(C). If your doctoral program was APA or PCSAS accredited at the time you graduated, you do not need to submit the Core Program Requirements form. 
7. Arizona also accepts regionally accredited doctoral programs that are not APA or PCSAS accredited as long as the program meets all the requirements in statutes and rules. It is the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate to the Board that their non-APA or PCSAS accredited doctoral program meets all the requirements. For a "cheat sheet" to assist you in evaluating your education and training, download the PDF, "FAQ-How can I determine if a non-APA accredited doctoral program leads to licensure in Arizona?" 
8. If your doctoral program was not APA or PCSAS accredited, you will need a copy of your transcript(s) to complete the Core Program Requirements form. It is very important to be accurate! Failure to follow directions will delay or prevent approval of your application. 
9. If your doctoral program was from a non-U.S. educational institution, additional Rules apply. See the last two pages of the FAQ linked in #7, above for details regarding requirements. 
10. See #3 in the TOC to go to your application's instructions and list of materials needed. The instructions are also on the first page of your online application. 
11. See #4 in the TOC to download any needed forms. 
12. Use the instructions and list of needed materials as your checklist. Take time to read the descriptions and explanations on the Instructions and Forms web pages, as well as the forms themselves. Again, failure to follow directions will delay or may prevent approval of your application.