How does Advising Work in PBS?

For Psychology Majors:

Psychology majors are welcome to consult with any of the advisors. You are not assigned to a specific advisor.

 Click here for a list of the PBS Academic Advisors 

And here’s how to reach us!
PBS Advising Center: Tobin Hall 501
Advising Center Open 10-3 Weekdays during fall and spring terms

Last Day for Drop-in is May 17
Advising Appointments and email advice (psyadvising@umass.edu) WILL be available during finals and throughout the summer 

Need a Quick Answer?  Check out our FAQ!

Need to know more about opportunities, resources, and programs for Psych majors?  Use the links to the left! 

Need other resources (personal, financial, etc.)?  Click Here for Single Stop Resources

Click here to find Tips and Resources for Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing

Need to know requirements?

General Psych BA and BS requirements

Neuroscience Track Requirements

General Education Requirements for students entering as First Year Students

General Education Requirements for students entering as Transfers

CNS College Level Requirements for BA and BS students

Understand Your Academic Requirements Report on SPIRE

Not a Psych Major?

See Major Requirements linked above

Declare a psych major by appointment using Navigate

Ask questions about a potential major or minor by coming to Drop-in Hours (see above)

Learn about a Psychology Minor here 

Other Useful links:

• Registrar’s office FAQ (credits, transcripts, etc)
• College of Natural Sciences (foreign language requirement, BS credits, probation or suspension)
• Commonwealth (Honors) College
• Departmental Honors
• Domestic Exchange
• Study Abroad - International Programs Office