Academic Advising

Undergraduate Psychology Advisors at Stony Brook University provide academic guidance to approximately 2,000 Psychology majors. They can assist with major advising, semester scheduling, transfer evaluations, and discussions about research opportunities.

How to meet with our advisors:
We do not have walk-in advising, you must make an appointment if you wish to meet with a Psychology major advisor. Our appointments are typically posted every Wednesday at 9:00 AM for the following week (Monday through Friday). Please use Navigate to schedule your appointment.

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Important Reminder about Advising:
You should be meeting with a psychology major advisor AND your general advisor (UPTR, FYSY, EOP/AIM, SCHOLARS, etc.) on a regular basis. Additionally, certain academic questions and concerns are handled specifically by your general education advisors. See Academic Advising Resources for clarity.

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Undergraduate Psychology Advising Office Team

Sarah Naqvi-Syed, M.A.

Academic Advisor

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Danielle Percoco, MSW

Academic Advisor

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Diane C. DeSimone, M.A.

Undergraduate Program Coordinator

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HOW WE CAN HELP

Our Major Academic Advisors can provide guidance in the following areas:

• • Psychology major academic advising
  • declaring the Psychology major
  • documenting progress in the major (by creating a major checklist)
  • evaluate existing transfer courses
  • evaluate whether courses taken at other schools while you are a Stony Brook student can count towards your Stony Brook Psychology major
  • provide information on course content and syllabi
  • help you determine how to prepare for graduate school
  • provide information on careers in psychology and related fields
  • provide information on research, internship & community service opportunities

For questions regarding enrollment in Psychology research, TA, or internship courses, please contact the Psychology Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Diane DeSimone (Diane.DeSimone@stonybrook.edu). 

Emails must include your Stony Brook student ID number. 

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Planning Your Program

As a Psychology major, it's important to start planning your coursework early. As highlighted above, you should be meeting with a psychology major advisor AND your general advisor at least once per semester to ensure you're making appropriate progress toward your degree requirements. See Academic Advising Resources for clarity.

When planning your semester schedule, it’s recommended to first meet with your Major Advisor for guidance on major-specific courses, followed by a meeting with your General Advisor. Please note that Psychology Major Advisors do not create semester class schedules for students.

Students needing help with semester scheduling should schedule an appointment well in advance—ideally 1-2 months before the registration period, especially during your Senior Year. Many students meet with advisors multiple times per semester, particularly after their Sophomore Year.

For information on projected courses for upcoming semesters, consult our  Course Offerings Drive. Detailed course descriptions are available in the Undergraduate Catalog, and additional insights can be found in the Prior Semester Syllabi Drive.To see how courses transfer from other institutions, use the Transfer Equivalency Database.