Each office supports students in different ways. Utilizing the drop-downs below can ensure students are reaching out to the advising office that supports their needs!
Psychology advisors can assist current UF students through Zoom drop-in sessions — we do not offer scheduled appointments.
If you prefer to attend in person during scheduled drop-in hours, please email psych-advising@ufl.edu in advance to confirm office availability.
When to Attend Drop-In Advising
When to Email Psych Advising.
- Unavailable during drop-in Zoom advising hours or prefer email.
- Submitting forms that require psychology department approval ( dual degree, double major, combined degree, college petitions, study abroad).
- Depending on the circumstances, meeting with an advisor for a college petition may be more feasible. Students can email psych advising to determine if a meeting is needed or attend drop-in advising for assistance.
- Assistance in enrolling in a psych course.
- If the course is full, you must monitor it as we cannot exceed the enrollment cap, and courses do not have a waitlist.
- Degree audit adjustment for major requirements (for example, adding a non-psych course(s) or study abroad course(s) that have been approved to apply to the major).
- Psychology Degree Requirements: Review courses that count toward your degree. Please email us for approved course(s) that aren’t applying to your audit correctly.
Email Psych Advising: UF Students must use their GatorLink email and include any relevant context or documents. Please do not email individual advisors directly. All student inquiries must be sent to psych-advising@ufl.edu.
How to Attend Drop-in Advising (Zoom)
Advising hours are subject to change due to staff trainings, events, or university holidays. Always check this page before logging in.
| Advisor | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
Dominic
| 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM- Transfer Preview Students ONLY | - | 12:00 PM -3:00 PM | - | - |
| Dr. Chandler | Dr. Chandler’s advising hours are limited at the beginning and end of each semester, as well as during the summer term. For his advising availability, please refer to the Psychology Advising emails. |
Zoom Drop-In Instructions
- Sign in to the Psychology Advising Remote Lobby to join the queue.
- Do not close your browser tab—the Zoom link for the advising session will appear, often as a pop-up.
- Promptly join the Zoom link associated with the available advisor- see advising hours- to enter the advisor’s virtual waiting room.
- You’ll be helped in the order of sign-in.
- Each advising session typically lasts 10–15 minutes per student.
- Depending on your needs and the number of students waiting, sessions may occasionally run longer.
To see how many are on the wait list (Links to an external site)
Frequently Asked Questions
What careers are in Psychology?
Earning a psychology degree opens students to diverse career options! Students are encouraged to meet with the UF Career Connection Center to explore career paths within their major or career pathway options that align with their goals to determine major options.. What Can I Do with This Major- Psychology?
How to add Psychology as a dual degree/double major?
Students interested in pursuing a Dual Degree/Double Major in Psychology MUST fulfill (earning a passing grade) all 1-5 critical tracking criteria. We are overenrolled in all psychology tracks; therefore, students should submit their request immediately after completing all 1-5 critical tracking courses- it cannot be in progress. If approved, students must enroll in the major during semester 6 and complete major requirements in semesters 6-8. Requesting to add the major with less than 3 semesters left to graduate is subject to denial due to course offerings and limited space.
Please note: Those who delay requesting to add the major but are taking courses for the major are also at risk of being denied due to space in senior-only courses. Students actively enrolled in our major are a top priority, so it’s best to be proactive in getting approval. Psych advisors cannot force students into full courses. Students interested in psychology as a second degree aren’t a priority when registering for major coursework.
How can I change my major to Psychology?
Psychology advisors cannot change majors
- Changing Majors in Terms 1-5: Students who want to change to a CLAS major in terms 1-5 must meet with an advisor in the AAC
- Transfer Students: As an overenrolled program, students must originally be admissible to the psychology program to request departmental support.
- There are no guarantees that students meeting the admissions requirements will be approved. Students should meet with a CLAS AAC advisor beforehand.
- Changing Majors in Term 6 or Later: The further along a student is, the harder it may be to change majors and progress and graduate in a timely fashion. Students wishing to change to a CLAS major in term 6 or later must meet with an advisor in the AAC.
- Petitions must be sent to psych-advising@ufl.edu. Students should not attend advising Zoom hours unless a psych advisor informs them to do so.
Psych advisors are not part of the admissions process. This is handled at the University and College level. Students should refer to our
Prospective Student page and contact the respective office for more information.
How can I get more involved in Research in Psychology
The first step is to identify a laboratory where you want to gain experience. There are several ways to do this.
- Please talk with your course instructors and teaching assistants about research projects that they are conducting.
- Browse the notices about available research positions on the bulletin boards on the first floor of the Psychology Building.
- Look through faculty members’ web pages to see who is conducting research of interest to you (see https://psych.ufl.edu/directory/faculty/ for a listing of faculty and links to their web pages).
- Get involved with the Psychology Club. The club will announce opportunities for research positions periodically.
Once you have identified laboratories of interest, contact the faculty member or graduate student to find out about the availability of research assistant positions and the specific laboratory’s application procedures. You are encouraged to do this as early as possible, as some laboratories have limited available positions. It is best to apply towards the end of the semester, before you want to begin working in the research lab, or as early as possible in the semester you wish to start working. For more information, see Research Experience.
Are there any internship options in Psychology?
Yes! Students are encouraged to view our Internship Experience page for more information.
I'm not sure what area of psychology to explore. What fields are in psychology?
Not sure what to do? Here is a condensed view of many subfields in psychology
- Brain Science & Cognitive Psychology
- What they do: Study how the mind learns, remembers, and makes decisions. Focuses on mental processes like attention, perception, memory, and problem-solving.
- Popular with: Students interested in how the brain supports thinking, memory, and decision-making.
- Neuropsychology
- What they do: Explore how brain injuries and neurological disorders affect behavior and cognition. Often conduct clinical assessments.
- Popular with: Students interested in clinical work, assessments, neuroscience, or medical/rehabilitation settings.
- Developmental Psychology
- What they do: Study human growth and change across the lifespan emotionally, cognitively, and socially.
- Popular with: Students interested in working with children, families, or older adults, or in research on human development.
- Clinical Psychology
- What they do: Assess and treat emotional, mental, and behavioral disorders. May specialize in specific populations (e.g., children, veterans).
- Popular with: Students aiming to become licensed psychologists, therapists, or researchers in mental health.
- Counseling Psychology
- What they do: Help people manage everyday challenges and life transitions, with a strong focus on diversity and strengths-based approaches.
- Popular with: Students interested in therapy, wellness, identity development, and social justice.
- Health Psychology
- What they do: Study how behavior, biology, and social context influence health and illness. Help people manage chronic illness and promote healthy lifestyles.
- Popular with: Students interested in wellness, medicine, and behavioral health.
- Forensic & Public Service Psychology
- What they do: Apply psychology in legal and public safety settings (e.g., law enforcement, courts, corrections).
- Popular with: Students interested in criminal justice, law, or working with vulnerable populations in public sectors.
- Educational Psychology
- What they do: Study how people learn and apply psychology to improve teaching, learning, and educational outcomes.
- Popular with: Students interested in schools, instructional design, or academic research.
- School Psychology
- What they do: Work with students, families, and teachers to support academic and emotional well-being in K–12 settings.
- Popular with: Students interested in assessment, education, child development, or becoming licensed school psychologists.
- Experimental Psychology
- What they do: Conduct research to explore psychological questions using scientific methods. Often focused on lab studies with human or animal subjects.
- Popular with: Students interested in academic research, data analysis, or graduate study.
- Quantitative Psychology
- What they do: Design research studies and analyze data using advanced statistical and mathematical techniques.
- Popular with: Students who love math, data science, and research methods.
- Social Psychology
- What they do: Study how people think about, influence, and relate to others. Topics include prejudice, group behavior, persuasion, and identity.
- Popular with: Students curious about human behavior in groups, relationships, and social environments.
- Sport & Performance Psychology
- What they do: Help individuals enhance performance in sports, performing arts, and other high-pressure situations.
- Popular with: Students interested in athletics, coaching, motivation, and mental performance.
- Industrial & Organizational (I/O) Psychology
- What they do: Apply psychology to the workplace—improving productivity, work-life balance, hiring practices, and employee well-being.
- Popular with: Students interested in business, leadership, or HR.
- Human Factors & Engineering Psychology
- What they do: Study how people interact with machines, technology, and products to make them more user-friendly.
- Popular with: Students interested in design, usability, tech, or ergonomics.
- Climate & Environmental Psychology
- What they do: Examine how people relate to their environments and promote sustainable behaviors.
- Popular with: Students passionate about climate change, conservation, and behavior change.
- Rehabilitation Psychology
- What they do: Help individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions improve their quality of life and adapt to challenges.
- Popular with: Students interested in health psychology, disability studies, and clinical work.
- Community Psychology
- What they do: Work to create systemic change and improve well-being in communities through outreach, prevention, and social justice.
- Popular with: Students passionate about equity, advocacy, and public health.
- Evolutionary Psychology
- What they do: Explore how evolution and natural selection shape behavior and mental processes.
- Popular with: Students curious about biology, genetics, and why we do what we do from a human nature perspective.
- Comparative Psychology
- What they do: Study animal behavior to gain insights into human psychology.
- Popular with: Students interested in animal behavior, zoology, or cognitive science.
- Psycholinguistics / Language & Psychology
- What they do: Study how people acquire, process, and produce language.
- Popular with: Students interested in linguistics, communication, language development, or bilingualism.
- Psychology of Gender / Feminist Psychology
- What they do: Explore how gender identity, societal roles, and intersectionality affect behavior and mental health.
- Popular with: Students passionate about gender justice, diversity, and mental health equity.
What is the difference between a Psychologist, a Psychiatrist, a Counselor, a Therapist, and a BCBA?
Understanding the differences can help you decide which career path might be right for you. Note: Educational requirements and job functions differ from state to state.
- Psychologist:
- Education: Usually holds a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology.
- Focus: Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders through talk therapy and psychological testing.
- Can prescribe medication? No (except in a few states with special training).
- Setting: Hospitals, private practice, schools, research, etc.
- Psychiatrist
- Education: A medical doctor (M.D. or D.O.) with specialized training in psychiatry.
- Focus: Diagnoses and treats mental health disorders, often focusing on biological/medical aspects.
- Can prescribe medication? Yes.
- Setting: Hospitals, private practice, mental health clinics.
- Counselor (often called Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Professional Counselor)
- Education: Typically has a master’s degree (e.g., M.A., M.S., or M.Ed.) in counseling or a related field.
- Focus: Helps people with everyday challenges, emotional well-being, and life transitions.
- Can prescribe medication? No.
- Setting: Schools, community centers, private practice, agencies.
- Therapist
- Education: Varies—can be a psychologist, counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist.
- Focus: A general term for professionals who provide talk therapy.
- Can prescribe medication? No (unless also a psychiatrist).
- Setting: Wide range—depends on training and license.
- BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
- Education: Master’s degree in behavior analysis or related field, plus certification.
- Focus: Specializes in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), often working with individuals with autism or developmental disorders.
- Can prescribe medication? No.
- Setting: Schools, clinics, home settings, behavioral health centers.
Does Psychology have a minor?
Psychology does not offer minors.
What are some common majors/minors that psych majors add to complement their degree?
Students in psychology explore many different majors/minors to complement their studies and to set them apart for graduate school/jobs. Here are just a few:
- Biology
- Women Studies
- Health Sciences
- Health Education & Behavior
- Family Youth & Communities Sciences
- Criminology
- Sociology
- English
- Public Health
- Linguistics
- Communication Sciences & Disorders
- Political Science
- Business Administration
- Advertising
- Computer Sciences
- Anthropology
- Art
- Chemistry
- Dance
- Data Analytics
- Education
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Health Disparities in Society
- International Studies
- Journalism
- Latin American Studies
- Microbiology & Cell Science
- Music Therapy
- Nursing
- Public Relations
- Sports Management
- Sustainability Studies
- Teaching
See the UF Program Catalog to learn more about each major/minor!
