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ADVISING INFORMATION

The Psychology Department provides two full-time staff advisors.  Marsha  and Carol are located in 141 Young Hall.  141 Young is open Monday through Friday for advising from 9:00am to noon, and 1:00pm to 4:00pm.  Marsha and Carol's appointment times are shown in the chart below.  Go to the Undergraduate Advising Appointment System to schedule an appointment. A 30 minute appointment time is sufficient time for academic advising. Please sign up for only 1 appointment slot.

When to schedule an appointment:

  • If you are on academic probation or have been disqualified and are working with a dean's office counselor to be readmitted and need an academic plan (green form) or have a “pass through” form
  • If you have an athletic plan form
  • If you have questions about grading policy, incompletes, PTA, pass/no pass, waitlists
  • Minor petitions to be signed
  • Adding psychology or another major as a double major
  • Changing your major to psychology
  • Need a degree check
  • Need an academic plan


Appointment Chart

  Available Appointments for Marsha 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 9:30 - 11:30am 9:30-11:30am

 

 

Questions regarding the major, requirements, entry to the major, classes and their availability, and petitions may be answered by staff advisors. 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 and the bulletin board just outside of 141 Young Hall.

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.