Undergraduate Advising
Our Advising Office is ready to help you. We’re here to guide you as you choose your courses and complete your degree.
The Undergraduate Advising Office is located at 3117 Sennott Square. It is open Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. We offer walk-in advising Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
When should you see an advisor?
- To discuss career options and planning
- To learn about internships and research opportunities
- To monitor your progress toward your degree
- To meet for a pre-registration appointment
- Anytime you have questions or concerns
During the pre-registration period, you will need an appointment.
Registration is now online for students. Student online self registration for Spring 2010 (2104 semester) will begin in October. University policy states that all students must meet with an academic advisor for a pre-registration appointment* prior to being able to self-register online for the upcoming semester. The registrar’s office will place a registration hold on all student accounts (ADV advisement hold), which will be lifted, enabling a student to register, after the student has met with his/her advisor for a pre-registration appointment. You must see an academic advisor for a pre-registration appointment in order to be able to self-register for the upcoming semester.
As a psychology major, you have the option of an individual appointment (approx. 30 minutes) or a group appointment with up to 5 other students. Group pre-registration appointments are scheduled for a 1.5 hour block of time and students who sign up for a group pre-registration appointment should be prepared to be present for 1.5 hours. New majors are STRONGLY encouraged to set an individual appointment for their first term in the PSY major. Please call 412-624-4540 to set your pre-registration appointment.
*If you are a dual or double major, you may, but are not required to meet with both departmental advisors.
For students who are studying abroad, please contact your advisor via email individually.
At other times of the year, you may call to make an appointment or walk in during office hours.
All psychology majors have an assigned advisor. If you do not know who your assigned advisor is and you are not a newly declared student please call the advising office at 412-624-4540. Advisors will send introductory emails to new majors shortly after the declaration deadline of each semester.
Students will see their advisor for all advising appointments and registration. You may see the walk-in advisor if you do not have a scheduled appointment, although we recommend you schedule an appointment with your advisor. Remember, the better your advisor gets to know you, the more they can help you.
Walk-in advising is designed to schedule appointments, answer quick questions, and drop off paperwork. Walk-in appointments are not to exceed 5 minutes; this is to ensure quick service to all students with walk-in type needs. If you need to meet with your advisor for a more complex situation, please schedule an appointment.