Psychology Advisement

Learn how to make advising appointments and identify the academic advisor best suited to guide you through your psychology studies. Whether you’re seeking specialized support, planning your academic program, or exploring opportunities, our advisors are here to help. Who you reach out to, depends on your class level and/or last name. Click below to learn more.

  • To ensure the most effective advising, it is strongly encouraged to email/contact only one (1) academic advisor with the same general question and/or concern. We kindly ask that you refrain from emailing all advisors individually.

    If you don’t have a preference of which advisor responds to you, you can email us at psycadvisor@dornsife.usc.edu.

     

    Class Level  Program Advisors
     Freshman  All majors/minors listed below.

     
     Sophomores,   Juniors and   Seniors  Majors

    • BA Psychology
    • BA Social Sciences with an
      Emphasis in Psychology
    • BA Cognitive Science

    Minors

    • Minor in Psychology
    •  Minor in Psychology and Law

     

  • Appointments are offered in either virtual or in-person mode through Advise USC. For Freshmen – Seniors, you may select your choice within the appointment portal. Since your advising appointment involves a discussion of your academic progress, please take steps to ensure privacy during the meeting.

    If you are unable to schedule an appointment or are a prospective student, please email psycadvisor@dornsife.usc.edu for assistance.

    If you are unable to attend your scheduled meeting, please let your advisor know. You must cancel your appointment at least 24 hours in advance. If you are 10 minutes late or miss your appointment, you MUST reschedule.

    To schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor, please go to Advise USC. Instructions on how to schedule an appointment are HERE.

    Important Guidelines for Mandatory Advisement:

    • Stay Updated: Check Advise USC Announcements regularly for department updates and newsletters.
    • Email Response Time: Advisors receive high email volumes, especially during mandatory advisement.
    Please allow 1-3 business days for a response.
    • Email Etiquette: Email only one advisor per inquiry—sending the same request to multiple advisors
    delays response times. Avoid following up before 3 business days or using urgent subject lines to
    “bump” your email. Emails are answered in the order received, so plan accordingly if you need a timely
    response.
    • Advisor Availability: While we encourage continuity with one advisor, you are welcome to book with
    any available advisor.
    • Appointment Cancellations: Cancel through Advise USC at least 24 hours in advance so another
    student can book the slot. If you’re running late or unable to attend, notify your advisor as soon as
    possible.
    • Walk-Ins Unavailable: Walk-in appointments are NOT available during mandatory advisement.

     

  • Important announcements from USC and the Department of Psychology will be posted on Advise USC. It’s valuable for students to regularly check the platform to stay informed. Click HERE for instructions on how to view announcements to ensure you don’t miss any key updates.