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ADVISING INFORMATION

For FAQ and other questions, please see blue box above.

The Psychology Department provides 2 full-time staff advisors:

Carol Harris:            (530) 752-1882
Caitlyn McCarthy:    (530) 752-8877

Please send all questions to: psychadvising@ucdavis.edu


Advising is located in 141 Young Hall
Monday - Friday from 9:00am to noon, and 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Appointment times are shown in the chart below.
(30 minutes is sufficient time for academic advising, so please sign up for only 1 appointment slot)

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING

When to Schedule an Appointment:

  • Changing your major to Psychology
  • Adding a double major
  • Minor petitions to be signed if you are a Psych major (other majors with PSC minors please come to drop-in hours)
  • Need a degree check
  • Need an academic plan
  • If you have an athletic plan form
  • If you have questions about your record that may take some time for discussion
  • If you are on academic probation or have been disqualified and are working with a Deans' Office counselor to be readmitted and need an academic plan (green form) or have a "pass through" form

Drop in Advising:

Appointments are NOT required for quick questions.  We have drop-in advising everyday during the hours listed above, excluding Friday mornings. If you have a deadline you need to meet, or are stressed out, please let us know and we will do our best to accomodate you!

Appointment Chart

  Available Appointments for Caitlyn Available Appointments for Carol
Monday 1:00 - 3:30pm 9:00 - 11:30
Tuesday 9:00 - 11:30 1:00 - 3:30pm
Wednesday 1:00 - 3:30pm 9:00 - 11:30
Thursday 9:00 - 11:30 1:00 - 3:30pm
Friday 9:00 - 11:30am 9:00 - 11:30am

 

*Questions regarding the major, requirements, entry to the major, classes and their availability, and petitions can be answered by a staff advisor. Additionally, information about psychology graduate programs can also be obtained. Psychology Department Faculty members are a good resource for graduate and professional questions.

Faculty and T.A. offices and office hours are posted on our Web site.

Please check advising updates periodically for changes to class offerings or schedules. 

Transfer Students

A special note for transfer students: 

You should speak to an advisor early in your academic career to ensure that you have completed all appropriate transfer courses. Transfer course work will be added to your records after completion of your first quarter at UC Davis.