Department of Psychology
Undergraduate Advising Office

Do you have a quick question about the Department of Psychology, the undergraduate major, undergraduate courses, experiential learning, or personal or academic issues that are effecting your academic performance? If so, please feel free to contact the drop-in advisor during the times listed below.

This is a first come, first served opportunity so you may be placed in the waiting area until the advisor is available to help you.

Monday - Thursday, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
To connect with the Undergraduate Psychology Advisor during these designated drop-in times please use this zoom link:
https://pitt.zoom.us/j/9570125740.

Congratulations to our April 2024 Psychology graduates! Here are two important dates to keep in mind.

May 31, 2024 - Transcripts with April 2024 degrees posted will be available through the Registrar's Office (G-3 Thanckeray Hall).

June 17, 2024 - The Registrar's Office will begin mailing diplomas for April 2024 graduates.

https://www.registrar.pitt.edu/graduation-calendar

• Fulbright U.S. Student Program-- grants to pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English in more than 140 countries worldwide (Oct. 8, 2024)

• Consular Fellows Program-- for speakers of Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, or Arabic (Oct. 2, 2024)

• Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT)-- A required part of becoming an FSO. (June test registration deadline: May 30, 2024; other tests in October & February)

Industrial Metal Service is offering a one-time scholarship reward of $1,000 for one outstanding university student.

The scholarship requires students to create and submit a 300-word essay describing one of the following topics:
1. Innovative Uses of Recycled Metals in Design and Construction
2. The Role of Metals in Sustainable Development
3. The Impact of Metal 3D Printing on Manufacturing
4. Metals in Renewable Energy Technologies

More details can be found here: https://industrialmetalservice.com/scholarship/

Monday, May 13, 12 pm to 1 pm (Virtual Event)

Prospective students are invited to join us for a virtual Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Information Session. The Information Sessions are a great opportunity to meet with a current student and one of our faculty members who will answer your questions and provide information about the program and admission requirements. Registration is required for the OTD Information Sessions, but it's easy! Register: https://pittforms.tfaforms.net/424128

Tuesday, May 14, 12 pm to 1 pm (Virtual Event)

Join us virtually to learn more about a Master of Public Policy & Management degree at the School of Public & International Affairs. 

https://pitt.zoom.us/j/96289097924?from=addon

Tuesday, May 14, 2 pm to 3 pm (Virtual Event)

Pitt Public Health Virtual Info Session for Graduate Programs
Want to explore interest areas and career options to find your best fit among our graduate degree programs and departments? Learn about opportunities for study at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health during this spring event.

Free. Advanced registration is required.

The Physiology of Walking and Engineering Rehabilitation (PoWER) Lab (PI: Dr. Max Kurz) is seeking a full-time Research Lab Manager. The lab, housed within The Institute for Human Neuroscience at Boys Town National Research Hospital in Omaha, NE, is a human neuroscience laboratory which primarily focuses on how humans process and attend to sensory information, produce motor actions, and learn new motor skills.
Our goal is directed at the development of innovative, rehabilitative solutions for individuals with developmental disabilities.

A lab manager in the PoWER Lab performs work of considerable difficulty in various phases of research studies being performed, including management of data collection, supervision of research assistants, and support of data analysis and manuscript preparation.

For more information about responsibilities, qualifications and skills required, and to apply please visit this link.

The Genetic Risk and Neurodevelopment Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington, directed by Dr. Jennifer Forsyth, is seeking applications for a full-time Research Study Coordinator 1 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv) position. We are focused on understanding genetic, neurobiological, and environmental mechanisms underlying the development of major mental illnesses. The coordinator will be crucially involved on an on-going NIMH-funded project based in Colombia that aims to identify early clinical and neurobehavioral markers of genetic risk for psychiatric disorders and improve prediction of long-term clinical outcomes. The coordinator will also assist on other on-going related projects.

For the full description and to apply, visit this link. This is a great opportunity for anyone seeking additional research experience before applying to PhD programs. Please feel free to email Dr. Jennifer Forsyth at jenforsy@uw.edu with questions.