Frequently Asked Questions

Graduate Studies: Industrial-Organizational

• Do I need to specify an advisor in my Graduate application?
• Do I need an Honours Psychology degree?
• I have an Honours Psychology degree, but, I didn't complete an Honours Thesis can I still apply?
• I don't have an Honours Psychology degree, but, I have substantial work experience is there a way for me to apply?
• What do you look for in an application?
• I already have an MA in I-O Psychology, can I apply directly to the PhD Program?
• What are the opportunities for applied experiences?
• What is the deadline to apply for Graduate Study in the field of Industrial-Organizational Psychology?
• How do I apply to Graduate Studies in Industrial-Organizational Psychology?

Graduate Studies

• How do you calculate the GPA you use for your admission decision?
• What are some frequently asked questions and answers for Admissions to Graduate Studies?
• What is the status of my Graduate Application?
• How much is graduate tuition?
• What are the graduate application deadlines?
• What are the Scholarship Deadlines?

Prospective Students

• I have an Admission question, who do I ask?

Psychology

• I need a course outline from a course I took previously. Where can I get it?

Undergraduate Studies

• I need help from a Psychology Faculty Advisor. Where will I find a list of Advisors?
• What do I do if a course that is REQUIRED for my degree is full and I need to take it this semester?
• The course I want to take is full. How do I get signed in? Can I be put on a waitlist?
• I don’t have a pre-requisite for a Psychology course that I want to take. How can I request permission to be signed in?
• I’m interested in taking a course that according to the offering code should be offered but the course is not listed on WebAdvisor.
• What if I have a question concerning the grade for a Psychology course final project, paper or exam?
• How will I know if a specific course will be offered in a semester?
• What are the changes to the regularly scheduled courses?
• My selection window is open but a course I need is full.
• I am a transfer student and I have transfer credits instead of the course prerequisite. What should I do?
• What do I do if a course I need to graduate on time is full?
• I am a coop student and I need to take a course this semester to fit with an upcoming work term. What should I do?

Research

• I want to take a Psychology Independent Study Course, PSYC*3240, PSYC*3910 and PSYC*4240. How do I register for them?

Current Students

• What courses should I take each semester for my Psychology Honours Degree?
• Where can I find more information about the Psychology Co-op degree option?
• How do I declare Psychology as my major or minor?
• What careers are available for Psychology Majors?
• How does the Course Credit Structure for BA Honours Work?
• How does the Course Credit Structure for BSc Honours work?
• Who do I see if I have issues with the Course Credit Structure?

Graduate Studies: Applied Social

• What is the deadline to apply for Graduate Study in the field of Applied Social?
• How do I apply to Graduate Studies in Applied Social Psychology?

Graduate Studies: CCAP

• What is the deadline to apply for Graduate Study in the field of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology?
• How do I apply to Graduate Studies in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology?
• GRE Scores a) I'm concerned that my GRE tests scores will not arrive by the application deadline of Dec 15th. Will my application still be reviewed?
• GRE Scores b) If I did not register early enough for GRE tests and now there are no test times available until after the Dec 1 deadline, will my file be reviewed?
• GRE Scores c) Do I have to take the Psychology GRE test?
• GRE scores d) If I am doing my master's OR I have completed a master's degree, do I need to submit GRE scores?
• I see that additional faculty members are affiliated with the CCAP program. Can I apply to work with someone who is not a primary CCAP faculty member?
• Degrees other than Psychology a) If my undergrad degree is not in Psychology, am I eligible to apply to the MA?
• Degrees other than Psychology b) I have an undergrad degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Psychology, but my master's is not in Child Clinical (e.g., it is in Counseling, Developmental, etc.). Will my file be considered for admission to the PhD?

Graduate Studies: NACS

• What is the deadline to apply for Graduate Study in the field of Neuroscience & Applied Cognitive Science?
• How do I apply to Graduate Studies in Neuroscience & Applied Cognitive Science