All psychology majors will be assigned an advisor and sent an email with the name and contact information of their advisors. Advisors answer questions about requirements, procedures for registration, and completion of the major. In addition, advisors discuss other issues with advisees including choice of courses, the structure and design of individuals’ majors, sources of help for various kinds of difficulties in the college community, long term career and educational plans, and opportunities for relevant research.
Students can view their advisor assignments under the Academic Advising section of the Student Link. If a student’s advisor takes a leave or sabbatical and is not available for advising during a particular semester, the student will be sent an email informing him or her of the new advisor’s name and contact information. Dr. Joanne Hebden Palfai, Director of Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Studies, (jpalfai@bu.edu), will send an email out to all majors well before the registration period each semester outlining the registration/advising process. Before scheduling an advising appointment, all new psychology majors (e.g., freshmen and transfer students) are required to attend a departmental orientation session conducted by Dr. Palfai.
Students who would like to change advisors should email psych@bu.edu.