Apply to the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School Today
Ready to start your journey at the Grad School? Here are the application deadlines and our contact information, should you have any questions during the process.
Thank you for your interest in applying to the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School.
To apply with the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, you need to have a bachelor’s degree or meet the requirements of an Alternative Admissions Pathway. The GRE is not required for admission. We recommend that you review our admission requirements before submitting your application.
Applications are reviewed on an on-going basis. Applicants typically learn admission decisions within a week of file completion. We encourage early applications in order to plan for enrollment up to one year in advance.
Applications and all supporting documentation must be received on or before the priority deadlines listed below. To avoid delays, we recommend that you complete your application at least two weeks before the deadline.
If you have questions about our graduate programs in addiction counseling, the application requirements or deadlines, please contact our admissions office:
Application Deadlines
Master's in Counseling, Specialty: Addiction Counseling Hybrid Program
- Fall 2025: August 7, 2025
- Winter 2026: December 5, 2025
- Summer 2026: April 10, 2026
Master's in Counseling, Specialty: Addiction Counseling Online Program
- Fall 2025: July 10, 2025
- Winter 2026: November 7, 2025
- Summer 2026: March 13, 2026
When completing the online application, you will be asked to create an applicant account. Please follow the prompts to create your account and start your application.
Contact GraduateSchool@HazeldenBettyFord.edu with any questions.
If you have already started an application, please click here to access your application.
