Relational and Psychotherapy Training Program

Training therapists to a high standard since 1979

Graduate Training Programs

Master of Relational and Family Therapy (MRFT)

2-year clinical training program

Learn the practice of relational and systemic psychotherapy with this CRPO-recognized and CACFT-provisionally accredited program.

 

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Master of Psychotherapy
(MP)

2-year clinical training program

Gain clinical experience on and off campus and make a difference in your community with this CRPO-recognized program.

 

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Master of Arts in Mental Health (MA.MH)

2-year online master's degree

Enhance your knowledge of mental health and make an impact in workplace and social policy with this flexible graduate degree.

 

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How to Apply to the Relational and Psychotherapy Training Program (RPTP)

Prospective graduate students must apply to the University of Guelph online, through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC). After submitting your online application, you will be invited to submit required documents through the University of Guelph's online system, WebAdvisor.

For full details on applying to be a graduate student at the University of Guelph, read the application guide from the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The guide covers important information for all prospective graduate students.

This page covers information specific to applicants to the Relational and Psychotherapy Training Program. If you have questions after reviewing the information, contact:

Shauna Porter
Graduate Program Assistant
Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition
Email: rptp@uoguelph.ca

2025 Application Deadlines

Stay tuned for details on an information webinar on August 9, 2024!

Step 1: OUAC Application

Note: Applicants are asked to not contact RPTP faculty prior to applying.

1. Review the admission requirements for the program you are interested in to see if you meet them. Admission requirements are listed on each program's individual page.
2. Log into or create an account for the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) to begin the initial online application for the University of Guelph.
3. Read and follow the instructions in the OUAC application very carefully. Enter all applicable information except for the Statement of Academic Intent and the Professional Background sections, which are not required for the RPTP program.
4. Select Programs: From the program list, select Relational and Psycho­therapy Training, and then select your chosen program out of the three within RPTP.
   • If you are applying to multiple programs, add the additional program(s) from the program list.
   • As noted above, you do not need to complete the Statement of Academic Intent on the Program Details page.
5. Transcript Requests: You have the option of ordering official (sealed) transcripts through OUAC for a fee. This is not required as we accept unofficial transcripts uploaded to WebAdvisor in Step 2. An official copy of your transcript is only required if you accept an offer of admission.
6. Test Scores: If your first language is not English, you will be required to submit the results of a standardized language test.
7. Academic Referees: Provide contact information for two academic referees. See the Frequently Asked Questions for tips on requesting references from professors.
8. Professional Referee (MRFT and MP only): Provide contact information for an additional professional referee. This should be a professional in the social or human service fields who knows your potential from volunteer and/or paid work. You may instruct your referee to include comments about your professionalism, your ability to work effectively in stressful and/or crisis situations, to consider nuance in ethical judgement, and to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Your professional referee may select "Unable to Judge" for required fields that are academic-based. They also have the option to write a letter using the free text space at the bottom of the form.
   • MRFT and MP only: While two academic references and one professional reference are preferred, if you cannot acquire two academic references, we will accept two professional references and one academic reference instead.
9. After entering and verifying all required information, complete the application fee payment. A non-refundable application fee of $120 CAD is required for each program you apply to.

Step 2: Supplemental Documents

After you complete the initial application through OUAC, you will be invited to upload the required supplemental documents to WebAdvisor.

For your application to be considered complete, you must upload each document successfully and your referees must have completed their references by the application deadline. If you have any questions, please contact rptp@uoguelph.ca.

1. Cover Page: Download and complete the RPTP Cover Page. Upload the completed document to "Supplemental Document."
2. Transcripts: Upload an unofficial transcript for each university you have attended.
   • An official copy of your transcript is only required if you accept an offer of admission.
   • Transcripts requested through OUAC will be automatically uploaded to your account. If you request an official transcript through OUAC, do not upload an unofficial copy of the same transcript to WebAdvisor.
3. Curriculum Vitae: Upload a CV to "Resume/CV." Ensure all your relevant research, volunteer and employment experience is listed and described in detail.
4. Letter of Interest: Download and complete the Letter of Interest form for your chosen program. Upload the completed document to "Statement of Research."
   • MRFT & MP Letter of Interest Form
   • MA.MH Letter of Interest Form

Frequently Asked Questions