Academic Advising
MAKE A PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR ADVISING APPOINTMENT
Undergraduate Psychology Advisors at Stony Brook University provide academic guidance to approximately 2,000 Psychology majors. They can assist with major advising, semester scheduling, transfer evaluations, and discussions about research opportunities.
How We Can Help
Our Psychology Advisors can provide guidance in the following areas:
- Psychology major academic advising
- declaring the Psychology major
- documenting progress in the major (by creating a major checklist)
- evaluate existing transfer courses
- evaluate whether courses taken at other schools while you are a Stony Brook student can count towards your Stony Brook Psychology major
- provide information on course content and syllabi
- help you determine how to prepare for graduate school
- provide information on careers in psychology and related fields
- provide information on research, internship & community service opportunities
For questions regarding enrollment in Psychology research, TA, or internship courses, please contact the Psychology Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Diane DeSimone (Diane.DeSimone@stonybrook.edu). Emails must include your Stony Brook student ID number.
Planning Your Program
As a Psychology major, it's important to start planning your coursework early. Meet with both your major and general education advisors (ATAS) at least once per semester to ensure you're making appropriate progress toward your degree requirements.
For semester scheduling, it is recommended to make an appointment with your Major Advisor for major-specific courses, then meet with a General Advisor in Academic and Transfer Advising Services (ATAS) for general education requirements.
Students needing help with semester scheduling should schedule an appointment well in advance—ideally 1-2 months before the registration period, especially during your Senior Year. Many students meet with advisors multiple times per semester, particularly after their Sophomore Year.