🍃 Welcome to Fall 2025! 🍃 Whether you’re returning, starting fresh as a first-year, or joining us as a transfer—welcome to the Psychology community at UCSC! 🌟
We hope you’re ready for a quarter full of growth, learning, and connection. 📚🎓
Visit Us
Our office is located in:
Hours
9:00am–4:00pm, Mon–Thu
Closed 12–1pm for lunch
Come by for your advising needs—we look forward to supporting you!
Need advising support?
- 📅 Check the Advising Calendar for Drop-in hours.
- 🗓 Tips for scheduling an appointment in Navigate.
- ✉️ Email Advisors: psyadv@ucsc.edu
- 👥 Email Peer Advisors: psypeer@ucsc.edu
Please Note! ⚠️
Reading messages from psyadv@ucsc.edu is essential for enrollment, surveys, and other vital communications.
Check your UCSC email regularly and make sure we’re not going to Spam.
Major Declaration
Fall 2025 deadline: Friday, October 24, 2025
- Returning students (6th quarter): declare by Oct 24 to avoid holds.
- To be processed before Winter appointments: submit by Oct 24.
- Upper-division prerequisite: many PSYC UD courses require declared status.
- If eligible: declare early for more Winter options.
Winter Planning
Enrollment Prep Week begins: Nov 6
Priority enrollment starts: Nov 13
Read your emails
Important Winter 2026 enrollment info is coming to your inbox. 📧
Course Menus
Use our Course Menu tool to find electives aligned with your goals.
Senior Seminar Survey
Eligibility: Declared PSYC/CogSci students with ≥135 units will receive a survey to request Winter Senior Seminar permission codes.
Survey distribution: Check your email on Oct 20
How to Perform Your Own Grad Check!
Events:
- Wed, Oct 1 (1:30–3:30pm) • Social Sciences 2, Room 150
- Nov 5 (9:30–10:30am) • Social Sciences 2, Room 150
- Nov 5 (1:30–2:30pm) • Social Sciences 2, Room 150
Permanent online resource: “How to Perform Your Grad Check!”
Field Study (PSYC 193)
Are you a Junior or Senior interested in exploring a career path in Psychology while also helping out our Santa Cruz community? If you’ve completed PSYC 100 and are in good academic standing, we invite you to discover the Psychology Field Study Program and the various types of internships available for the Winter/Spring 2026 cohort!!
Must attend one info session:
- Mon, Oct 20 • 2:40–3:40pm
- Tue, Oct 21 • 1:30–2:30pm
- Wed, Oct 22 • 10:45–11:45am
Application deadline: Wed, Oct 29 • 8:00am
Undergraduate Research (PSYC 194)
Have you ever dreamed of contributing to cutting-edge research? Here’s your chance! By participating in an Undergraduate Research (PSYC 194) opportunity, you can immerse yourself in real-world research projects, collaborate with experts, and discover new horizons in Psychology.
Watch Our “What’s My Lab Do?!” Series
Curious about research in Psychology at UCSC? Our “What’s My Lab Do?!” video series lets you hear directly from faculty about their projects and how you can get involved. Watch and discover exciting opportunities to expand your academic experience!
To start your research journey
Explore Our Research Postings: Our regularly updated listings offer fresh and engaging research projects that cater to various interests and specializations.
Take Action! Found a placement that fuels your curiosity? Follow the instructions on the posted opportunity and don’t hesitate to reach out to the associated faculty or grad student via email.
Don’t just learn from books; create knowledge! Your involvement in research could be the stepping stone to a thriving career or further studies in Psychology.
Global Learning Event
When: Wed, Apr 8 (2:00–3:00pm) • Where: Join on Zoom
Are you considering studying abroad, or do you already have plans to do so? Psychology Advising will be hosting this event in collaboration with Global Learning Advising. We will explore topics such as how to get started with the Global Learning process, financial planning, satisfying major and GE requirements abroad, popular programs for Psychology and Cognitive Science majors, and more!
Major Exploration Workshops
Major Exploration for First Years (Led by Sean Malone)
Wed, Sep 24 (1–2pm) — Join on Zoom
Wed, Sep 24 (3–4pm) — Join on Zoom
Mon, Oct 13 (10–11am) — Join on Zoom
Thu, Nov 6 (12–1pm) — Join on Zoom
Fri, Dec 5 (9–10am) — Join on Zoom
This workshop assists exploratory/undecided students in their process of choosing a major. The workshop provides context for being “undecided” and includes reflective activities. Further, the workshop provides resources for students to further their exploration and planning at UCSC. The intended audience is first-year students.
Major Exploration for Second Years (Led by Erica Bellis)
Thu, Nov 6 (12–1pm) — Join on Zoom
Wed, Nov 12 (2–3pm) — Join on Zoom
This workshop teaches students tools to help them choose (or transition to) a new major/backup major that aligns with their goals and values and can also be qualified for on a truncated timeline. We welcome any student who needs to identify an alternate or new major because they must appeal for or were denied from their first choice major. This workshop is also helpful for second-year students who have not yet identified a major they intend to declare.
Career Resources
Shape Your Future with Career Resources! 🚀
Thinking about what comes next after graduation? Pondering potential career paths or considering graduate school? We’ve got you covered!
Career Advice Tailored for You: Whether you’re exploring job opportunities or polishing your resume, our Career Resources webpage is filled with guidance specifically curated for Cognitive Science and Psychology majors. Get the inside track on landing that dream job or internship!
Got Graduate School Questions? Navigating the graduate school application process can be tricky, but we’re here to help. Our Graduate School FAQs are packed with answers to your most pressing questions.
Personalized Career Coaching: Ready to level up your career planning? Check out Career Success’ Website for one-on-one coaching, workshops, and resources designed to help you shine. It’s time to take the next big step toward your future!
Social Media 📣
Follow our Undergraduate Advising Instagram for weekly mental health tips, updates, and deadline reminders.
PSYFWD Email Group
Get cross-department updates, CA grad school connections, jobs/scholarships/internships.
Important Dates
Bookmark the University’s 2025–26 Academic Calendar (PDF)