Undergraduate Events

Fall 2025 Event Highlights

Friday, 9/12 - Exploring Careers in Psych

Friday, 9/26 - Grad School Prep

        Friday, 10/24 -  Grad School Prep

        Friday, 11/14 - Clinical Psychology/Counseling Information Session

          Mandatory Group Advising

          All Psychological Sciences Majors are required to complete one Mandatory Group Advising per academic year. There will be a hold placed on student accounts that will prevent enrollment until student attends a session. Students are strongly encouraged to bring their laptops, as well as 2 different color highlighters to the group sessions.

          Email undergradpsych@uconn.edu with any questions.

          Fall Semester

          • New Students (campus change, transfers, new majors) & First Year Students (0-23 credits earned)
          • Seniors (86+ credits earned)

          Spring Semester

          • Sophomores (24-53 credits earned)
          • Juniors (54-85 credits earned)
          • Any new student who did not attend in the Fall
            • This includes new transfers, new campus changers, new Psych majors

          New Students – Fall 2025

          This session is for:

          • First year students, planning to graduate Spring 2029
          • New Psych majors, graduating any future semester
          • New campus change students, graduating any future semester
          • New transfer students, graduating any future semester
          • Newly readmitted students, graduating any future semester

          New Students are required to complete a series of eight Advising Modules in HuskyCT under their Psychological Sciences-Majors/Advisors Organization. A full set of instructions have been sent out to students in this group via email from undergradpsych@uconn.edu. Module review and hold removal will take place on each business day, Monday-Friday, at 10am and 3pm.

          Students should plan to complete the Group Advising modules at least 2-3 days before their pick time to allow for module review and completion. 

          If students have questions after completing Group Advising, they should come to Psych Advising Drop-in Hours: View the Drop-in Schedule here.

          Questions? Email: undergradpsych@uconn.edu

          Sophomores – Spring 2026

          Please check back in Spring 2026 for information about Sophomore Group Advising.

          Juniors – Spring 2026

          Please check back in Spring 2026 for information about Junior Group Advising.

          Seniors – Fall 2025

          Required for Students Planning to Graduate:

          • Spring 2026
          • Summer 2026
          • Fall 2026

          Seniors are required to complete a series of five Advising Modules in HuskyCT under their Psychological Sciences-Majors/Advisors Organization. A full set of instructions have been sent out to students in this group via email from undergradpsych@uconn.edu. Module review and hold removal will take place on each business day, Monday-Friday, at 10am and 3pm.

          Students should plan to complete the Group Advising modules at least 2-3 days before their pick time to allow for module review and completion. 

          If students have questions after completing Group Advising, they should come to Psych Advising Drop-in Hours: View the Drop-in Schedule here.

          Questions? Email: undergradpsych@uconn.edu

          Workshops

          Current Semester

          Grad School Prep

          This workshop helps students work through a variety of aspects in regards to graduate school. Topics include:

          • Do I need to go to graduate school to pursue my chosen career path?
          • Types of graduate programs
          • Choosing a program that is best for you
          • Application process and timeline
          • Tips for being a competitive applicant

          This workshop is great for students of all years, who are thinking about grad school in the future.

          Can't make this session or missed it? View the recording from Spring 2020.

          Clinical Psychology/Counseling Info Session

          This workshop will give students an understanding of what clinical psychology means and what is required for that field.  Information regarding counseling and the similarities and differences from clinical psychology will be provided.  This presentation is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing clinical/counseling fields after graduating.

          Can't make it or missed it?  Watch the updated Fall 2022 recorded workshop.

          Exploring Careers in Psychology

          As a psychological sciences major, the world is your oyster when it comes to your future career.  But because psychology is so broad, it can be difficult to narrow down and explore your options. This workshop is designed to help students of all years navigate the career exploration process, in any field or major.

          Missed the workshop?  You can find the recording here.  Password: Careerexploration

          Previous Semesters

          Careers in Forensic Psychology

          Join us to discuss careers inside the field of forensic psychology and how to prepare for them. Ideal for any student who is interested in the field of forensic psychology.

          Missed this session or can't make it?  View the recording of this session from Fall 2020.

          School Psychology Info Session

          This session, led by Gina Norman (a UConn doctoral student specializing in school psychology), involved learning about a career in improving the lives and learning of children and youth.

          Can't make this session or missed it?  View the recording from Spring 2022.

          Ed Abroad for Psychological Sciences Majors

          Psychological Sciences Majors: have you already  attended Ed Abroad 101? If so, join your academic advisors and your ed abroad advisor for a session focused on program selection, developing your goals for participation and taking the next steps in the process. Program options for your major will be highlighted and a panel of student alum will provide insights from their own experiences.

          This session will go beyond the basics of Ed Abroad outlined in the Ed Abroad 101 session.  It is for that reason, that students must attend an Ed Abroad 101 session, prior to attending this session.  More info on Ed Abroad 101, including the session days/times, can be found here.

          Psychological Sciences Career Series

          Fall 2020 Career Series

          Missed any of our Fall 2020 Career Series events? We recorded them! See below for more information.

          Monday, 11/9 - Counseling Graduate School Panel
          Panelists: Katharine Ustorf, Lexi Arcomano, Clare Collins

          Tuesday, 11/10 - Entry Level Panel
          Panelists: Polly Smith, Kristen Barbaris, Kalin Naidoo

          Wednesday, 11/11 - Behavior Analyst Panel
          Panelists: Amie Hahn, Chelsea Duarte, Katharine Reising

          Thursday, 11/12 - Sports Psychology Panel
          Panelists: Gary Bennett, Lauren Keller, Judy Van Raatle, Nick Connell, Rachel Webb