Psychology Undergraduate Advising
S105 Elliott Hall (also S102, S103, & S106) map
612-625-8520
psyadvis@umn.edu
Overview
Psychology Undergraduate Advising is "home base" for undergraduate psychology majors, minors, and individualized degree program students with a Psychology area of study. The advising area is made up of the offices from S102 through S107 of Elliott Hall. We provide information and services related to psychology courses, major, minor, and honors programs, career guidance, and graduate school preparation.
One initial meeting with an advisor is required when you declare your major. We will also contact you near the end of your junior year for a Junior/Senior Check-In appointment. This is your opportunity to talk with us about your post-graduation plans. More frequent consultation with Psychology advisors is recommended to ensure integration of the courses you select to meet graduation requirements, as well as post-graduation plans. Call or email us to set up an appointment or stop in during walk-in hours with quick questions.
Stop by the main Psychology Advising Office in S105 Elliott Hall when you need to:
- Set up an appointment with an advisor
- Look at course syllabi to select classes for future terms
- Find out about department events for undergraduate students
- Learn about research and internship opportunities
- Gather information about careers and graduate school
- Look at graduate school materials
- Find a quiet place to study in S107 Elliott Hall
Psychology Advising Staff
Holly Hatch-Surisook, Advising Coordinator
S106 Elliott Hall, 612.626.0809, hhatch@umn.edu
Holly has been the Undergraduate Advising Coordinator in the Department of Psychology since the Fall of 1997. In addition to meeting with students individually, she troubleshoots difficult issues for students, supervises professional and graduate student staff members, develops new programming for psychology undergraduate students, acts as a liaison to College advising staff and coordinates psychology advising events. Holly’s interests in student development and advising grew out of her education in counseling psychology.
Becky Mooney, Psychology Advisor
S103 Elliott Hall, 612.625.9076, moone013@umn.edu
Becky joined Psychology Advising during the Summer 2003. She is a 1999 graduate of the Department of Psychology and has a Master’s Degree of Liberal Studies. Her self-designed graduate program focused on counseling, adult education and innovation studies. Becky's many tasks include meeting with students, coordinating advising events, transfer course evaluations, facilitating departmental advisor meetings and other special projects.
Amy Kallenberg, Psychology Advisor
S105 Elliott Hall, 612-625-8520, kall0067@umn.edu
Amy is our most recent addition to the advising office, beginning January 2007. She is a Fall 2006 graduate from the Department of Psychology and previously held a student position at the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC). There she assisted in the development of the Community Engagement Scholars Program and served as a peer advisor, helping students find meaningful volunteer opportunities. In addition to serving students, Amy now edits the Psych Scoop and the advising web site, helps coordinate events, and attends to other special projects. We hope you will join us in welcoming her to the team of psychology advisors.
Services we provide
The goal of Psychology Undergraduate Advising is to provide undergraduate
psychology majors with the information and support they need to
take full advantage of their education in psychology. Psychology
advisors provide information and services in several areas to help
make your completion of and transition beyond your B.A. degree a smooth process.
- Managing coursework and major requirements
- Declaring a major or minor
- Reviewing progress towards your major, course planning and registration
- Transferring course work from another institution
- Resources and opportunities within the department
- Research and Internship Opportunity Resources
- Scholarship Books & Information
- Study Abroad Materials & Flyers
- Campus Resources
- APA Publication Manual for referencing
- Events
- Graduate school information sessions
- What can I do with a major in psychology?
- Careers & Pizza sessions
- Planning what to do after your B.A.
- Graduate school: choosing a program and gaining admission
- Career information: examples of current openings and search tools, strategies for career preparation
A good time to begin a conversation with your advisor about post-graduation plans is at your Jr/Sr Check-In appointment, contact us for an individual appointment designed to help you make a smooth transition from college to your future goals.
- Staying Informed
- Psychology Undergraduate Newsletter: published each semester in print and electronic format
- Psych Scoop: the weekly e-mail newsletter
- Appointments & Walk-In hours
- Jr/Sr Check-In individual planning sessions
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Psi Chi/Psychology Club
The Psi Chi/Psychology Club Student Organization
gives students an excellent opportunity to get involved in the Psychology
community. For more information access the Psi
Chi web site or contact the Psi Chi office at 612-625-2329 in
S104 Elliott Hall
Office Name
Location
What's There?
49 Johnston (612) 625-2020
CLA Advising Web
30 Johnston (612) 626-7707
psych@class.cla.umn.eduCLA Degree Requirements & Advising
20 Nicholson (612) 624-5522
honors@class.cla.umn.eduHonors Requirements & Admissions
19 Johnston (612) 625-2300
mlk@class.cla.umn.edu
CLA Degree Requirements; Advising; Special Programming
200 Fraser Hall
Official transcripts; Application for graduation
University of Minnesota Webpage including One Stop Student information
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Updated 1/08