How to Declare the Psychology Major

If you have questions about the major, stop by our drop-in advising in Tobin 501.

Declaring a major in general Psychology (BA or BS) will require the following steps. Please allow up to 10 Days to process.

1. This process is NOT for students who have not yet arrived at UMass for their first semester of study.  Those students should attend New Students Orientation advising and discuss change of major with the advisor in their ADMITTED major.  
2. If you have questions about the major or would like advice about course planning for a Psych major, visit drop-in advising in Tobin Hall 501 or on zoom. (See hours and details.)
3. Use this link to enroll in the Canvas course and learn about the Psychology major requirements, etc. 
4. When you see the Psychology Major Declaration - General Psychology course appear in your Canvas courses, complete this brief course to learn about the major through the videos and links to our requirements, information about advising, and using our website. 
5. Test your knowledge on your new major on the Canvas site AND submit a google form requesting change of major. The google form is linked on the Canvas site.  Please allow at least 48 hours for your change of major to be completed on SPIRE (especially if you complete it on a Friday or weekend!)

Watch your UMass email in case we have any questions or updates for you!

To declare the General Psych major, you do not need to make an appointment on Navigate.  

When you are a major, watch for updates from advising and visit our advisors and peer advisors. We are always happy to see you!

Declaring the Neuroscience Track

If you would like to join the neuroscience track, you must have a 3.0 GPA and make an appointment.  If you want to eventually join the neuroscience track, but do not yet have a 3.0 GPA, you can join the General Psych major (see process above) and add neuroscience later.