Department of Psychology
Undergraduate Advising Office

Have you applied for April graduation? If so, please plan to join us for a celebration of your success!

More details can be found here.

If you’re graduating in August, please email psyadvis@pitt.edu to let us know—we’d love to invite you to the reception.

With the changing seasons and the holidays approaching, food insecurity can become a greater concern for some in our community. Community members will find on-campus and off-campus resources on this webpage.

Pitt affiliates impacted by the recent disruption in SNAP benefit disbursements are encouraged to utilize available campus and community resources, including the Pitt Pantry and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The Pitt Pantry will continue operating on its regular fall semester schedule and is closely monitoring inventory in anticipation of increased demand. All students (graduate and undergraduate), faculty, and staff are welcome to visit the Pantry to supplement their nutrition with healthy, no-cost food options.
Additionally, students are encouraged to contact the Care and Resource Support Office for assistance in accessing additional resources. This office is dedicated to addressing a wide range of student needs and connecting students with appropriate support services.

Dr. Stephanie Stepp’s lab in the Department of Psychiatry is hiring up to 4 undergraduate research assistants/data processors for paid summer positions supporting NIH-funded research studies. Responsibilities may include data processing, data entry, quality control, participant support tasks, and other general research activities.

This is a great opportunity for students interested in gaining research experience before applying to graduate school or pursuing careers in psychology, psychiatry, medicine, or related fields. Preference will be given to students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and some prior research experience. Strong students may also have the opportunity to continue beyond the summer.

To apply, please send a CV/resume, brief statement of interest, and GPA to Dr. Salome Vanwoerden at vanwoerdens@upmc.edu.

My name is Caroline Galo Cowen, and I am a Counseling Psychology PhD student at Fordham University. I am seeking participants for my research on undergraduate students' experiences around mental health services on college campuses.

Study: Self-Awareness and Support: Mental Health and Therapy-Seeking in College Students

Who can participate?

All undergraduate students currently enrolled at a 4-year institution.

What’s involved?

A 10-15 minute online survey.

Participants will have the chance to enter a random drawing to win an Amazon gift card!

This IRB-approved, quantitative study explores how undergraduate students conceptualize their own mental health symptoms and experience with any mental health services,  with the goal of helping psychologists, counselors, and administrators better support this population.

If you’re interested in participating, please complete this survey: https://fordham.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWKErRaOe9E61bE

Please feel free to share this with others who may be interested! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at cgalo1@fordham.edu.

Thank you for your time and support!

Young adults ages 18–25 are invited to join a virtual Young Persons’ Advisory Group (YPAG) contributing to research on the effects of heat and climate on mental health. This study is led by researchers from Hartford HealthCare, Yale University, and the University of Oxford.

Participants will help shape the design and outreach of a multi-year research project while gaining experience related to research methods, recruitment, and translation of findings. The group meets remotely and includes young adults from across the country.

Participation lasts one year (with the option to renew) and all activities are compensated.

We are especially interested in hearing from young adults who have personal experience with depression and are passionate about mental health and climate issues. Interested individuals can fill out this form or reach out directly to the HEAT-MIND Lab for additional information or to ask questions.

Email: HEAT-MIND_Lab@hhchealth.org

Phone: 860-545-6972

Website: https://instituteofliving.org/health-professionals/research/heat-mind-lab

The Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology (CUDCP) would like to invite students to attend the following event if they are applying, or are interested in applying, to PhD programs in Clinical Psychology.  This year’s program will be held entirely on zoom, in order to allow attendance by as many students as possible!

CUDCP participates in a networking event every year with the purpose of increasing recruitment of students from diverse populations for Clinical Psychology PhD programs. During the event, participants interested in applying to Clinical Psychology PhD Programs have an opportunity to meet and network with directors of Clinical Psychology PhD Programs, as well as present a research poster and attend professional development workshops.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn about specific doctoral programs, ask questions, and network with an array of psychologists from across the nation. Students who have presented at prior CUDCP Demystifying Clinical Psychology events have had great success gaining admission in the very competitive clinical psychology application process and reported benefitting from the workshops.

The next meeting will be held virtually on April 17 and 18, 2026. There is no cost associated with registering for this event. Interested students should fill out the online application.  Notifications of acceptance to attend the event will be sent out on a rolling basis. Presenting a research poster at the event is not required but is highly encouraged. Additional information will be emailed to those who register for the event.

Students should register by April 10, 2026. Feel free to send any questions our way (cudcpdcp@gmail.com).

The Child Anxiety and Mood (CAM) Lab and the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Louisville, directed by Drs. Sara Bufferd and Cheri Levinson, are seeking a full-time, in-person Research Coordinator for an NIMH-funded longitudinal study examining youth anxiety, interoception, and risk for eating disorders (R01MH129357).

This position involves working closely with children and families on a multi-method study that includes clinical interviews, psychophysiological assessments, behavioral tasks, ecological momentary assessment (EMA), and questionnaires. The coordinator will play a key role in participant management, data collection (in-lab and online), and overall lab operations, including IRB submissions and database management (e.g., REDCap, SPSS). Evening and weekend hours will be needed to accommodate families’ schedules. The study coordinator will work very closely with Drs. Bufferd and Levinson and their teams on a day-to-day basis.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Coordinating participant scheduling, retention, and compensation
• Conducting assessments with youth and families (clinical, behavioral, physiological)
• Managing study data and maintaining databases
• Assisting with IRB protocols, lab organization, and study logistics
• Supervising undergraduate research assistants and supporting a large research team

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Child Development, Neuroscience, or a related field and two years of relevant experience (e.g., as a research assistant). Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, particularly for working with children and families.

This position is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing graduate training in clinical psychology or a related field. A minimum 1-year commitment is required (with potential for extension). The preferred start date for the position would be in May or June 2026.

See here for study information: https://www.louisvilleeatlab.com/youth-eating-study-yes.html

Interested applicants should apply at the link below and include a cover letter and CV in their application. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please share this posting with students or others who may be interested.

Apply here! https://uofl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UofLCareerSite/job/Research-Assistant-III_R108382

Questions can be directed to Dr. Bufferd at Sara.Bufferd@louisville.edu. Please CC both Aubrey.Hoffer@louisville.edu and Amy.Jordan@louisville.edu

January 23, 2026          Add/drop ends
January 30, 2026          Extended drop ends
February 1, 2026          Summer graduation application opens
February 9, 2025          Grade option (S/NC) deadline
February 16, 2026        Summer term enrollment begins
March 1, 2026               Fall graduation application opens
March 10, 2026             Last day to resign from spring term
March 20, 2026             Monitored withdrawal deadline
March 23, 2026             Spring term 2026 enrollment begins
April 24, 2026                Last day of classes
May 1, 2026                  Psychology Celebration of Graduates

Announcements will run bi-weekly throughout the summer.