Undergraduate Advising

The key to making the most of your educational opportunities is advising, so it is essential that you seek proper advice. Both our faculty and Undergraduate Adviser play an important role in advising on all aspects of the major.

The following is a brief guide to the kinds of advising available:

Undergraduate Adviser 


The Psychology Department has a staff Undergraduate Adviser, Gail Black (psyadv@ucsc.edu), available as a resource for students. Gail provides:

  • Advising for the psychology and cognitive science majors
  • Program orientations
  • Recommendations for courses and faculty to approach for research interests
  • Substitutions of transfer courses
  • Petition approval
  • Monthly Undergraduate Newsletter

Advising Schedule

Monday: 9:00am-12:00pm & 2:00-4:00pm

Tuesday: 9:00-11:00am & 2:00-4:00pm

Wednesday: 10:00am-12:00pm & 2:00-4:00pm

Thursday: 9:00-11:00am & 2:00-4:00pm

Friday: 1:00-4:00pm

Note: Hours are subject to change. Winter break, spring break and summer advising available by appointment only (psyadv@ucsc.edu)

Faculty Advising

Faculty hold office hours each week during the academic quarters. These hours are available for students to discuss course work, research opportunities, graduate school , and future courses. Take advantage of office hours to meet faculty and get to know them. Hours are posted on each faculty's webpage, and at the Faculty Services Office, 277 Social Sciences 2, and outside of the Psychology Department Office, 273 Social Sciences 2.

Peer Advisers


Trained peer advisers are able to assist students by creating personal academic plans, performing graduation checks, and answering questions about the majors.  Your advising starts with your friendly peer advisers!  Peer advisers will respond to emails within 24 hours on business days (psypeer@ucsc.edu).

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