# Advising ## expand\_more The Department provides undergraduates interested in Psychology with a number of people who can help design the most fulfilling course of study possible. These advisors will continue to provide guidance as students progress through the concentration or secondary field! Students can also [drop in](#drop-in) to our weekly advising hours with any questions they have. ## Types of Advising Open all sections Close all sections ### Declaration advising expand\_more Pre-concentrators work with [concentration advisors](/advisors "Concentration Advising") to [declare their concentration](https://undergrad.psychology.fas.harvard.edu/declaring-psychology) in their sophomore year. We offer pre-concentration advising events each semester, such as open houses or [Exploring Fields of Study](https://advising.college.harvard.edu/academic-planning-for-students/efos/) sessions, that are listed on the [Harvard College Calendar of Events](https://calendar.college.harvard.edu/). ### Concentration advising expand\_more [Concentration Advisors](https://undergrad.psychology.fas.harvard.edu/advisors) are assigned by house and are available for guidance on requirements, courses, research opportunities, and possible careers. When you declare a concentration in Psychology, the Concentration Advisor in your house will become your official advisor, approve your declaration on [my.harvard](https://my.harvard.edu/), and sign your Crimson Cart. Your Concentration Advisor will contact you at the start of each semester to check in, and you can contact them at any time. Your Advisor is your go-to person within the department – they will help you select courses, discuss your overall progress in the field, talk about your interests, and bring your attention to opportunities at Harvard and beyond. ### Secondary field advising expand\_more Secondary field students are advised directly by the Undergraduate Program Coordinator for Psychology, Correna Cohen. You can reach out to her to schedule an appointment at [correna\_cohen@fas.harvard.edu](mailto:correna_cohen@fas.harvard.edu), or stop by our [drop-in office hours](https://undergrad.psychology.fas.harvard.edu/advising#drop-in)! ### Research and thesis advising expand\_more Psychology's Honors Thesis Program and Undergraduate Research Experience Advisor, Garth Coombs, is always happy to talk to students who are interested in [undergraduate research](https://undergrad.psychology.fas.harvard.edu/research_opportunities) or in [writing a thesis](https://undergrad.psychology.fas.harvard.edu/thesis-advising). Email him at to set up a time to talk -- he's always happy to hear from students at any point in their research or thesis journey! ### Writing advising expand\_more The [Departmental Writing Fellow](https://undergrad.psychology.fas.harvard.edu/writing-advising) (DWF) is a writing resource available to any and all undergraduates enrolled in Psychology Department courses. The DWF offers discipline-specific writing advice, such as how to navigate the conventions of writing in psychology, as well as more general writing help. ### Peer advising expand\_more The Undergraduate Planning Committee (UPC) consists of junior and senior concentrators who play a vital role in assisting the Undergraduate Office with planning and hosting events. The Undergraduate Office periodically hosts UPC brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for events and other ways to engage concentrators. You'll likely spot members of the UPC at the Psychology table during advising fairs, at Psychology events during Visitas, and at our New Concentrator Welcome party! They're always excited to share their experiences with new & potential concentrators. ### Graduate school and career advising expand\_more Your [concentration advisor](/advisors "Concentration Advising") is a graduate student who can advise you about the graduate school application process, including their own experience with grad school. In addition, [department faculty](https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/faculty) offer office hours and other opportunities like special faculty lunches throughout the semester, and are a great resource for questions about graduate study in Psychology. Loredana George is the dedicated Psychology career advisor at the [Mignone Center for Career Success](https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/). You can reach out to her to set up an appointment at ; she also works with the Psychology Undergraduate Office to hold open Psychology career advising hours during the academic year. ## Drop-In Advising Hours The Undergraduate Office hosts weekly drop-in advising hours during the academic year (schedule below). All students are welcome to stop in for any questions about the concentration, the secondary field, study abroad, or other advising needs! We are also happy to chat with prospective concentrators. If the drop-in hour window does not work for your schedule, please email us at to set up a time to chat. **Term-Time Drop-In Hours** - Mondays, 1 - 3 PM Eastern - **Virtual (see Zoom link below)** - Wednesdays, 3 - 5 PM Eastern - **In-person** (William James Hall Ste. 218) **Summer Advising Hours** Please e-mail the Undergraduate Office at to set up an appointment [ Zoom advising room arrow\_circle\_right ](https://harvard.zoom.us/j/99219534928?pwd=ajd2SGREZUhDSjA2RWFLc1FzSjJ5QT09#success)