Students in a 90 credit program (or fewer) must declare a major.  These students are required to consult with an adviser in their major department (in this case, psychology) for approval of their course selection.  The most important function of the departmental advisers is to advise and assist students in realistic and meaningful program planning.  Departmental advisers are responsible for the degree programs which are administered by their departments.

A freshman student (97-120 credit program) will not be assigned to a departmental adviser during the first year at McGill.  Once a freshman student has fewer than 97 credits to complete, usually at the end of the freshman year, he/she will be required to declare a program.  At that point he/she will have to consult the departmental adviser for approval of the course selection.

When should you consult with a departmental adviser?

1. You should see your adviser at the very least, once per academic year in order to approve your course selection.

2. You must see your adviser whenever you want to drop or withdraw from a course which is required for your psychology program.

3. You should always consult an adviser whenever extenuating circumstances arise which may influence your academic success.  For example, if you get sick, lose your job, experience a family tragedy or suffer from psychological  or emotional difficulties.  Your adviser is there to help you decide on the best solution to your situation, and to explain the appropriate procedures involved.

4. You should consult with your academic adviser if your grades are lower than you expected.  Your adviser will discuss your situation with you, and offer suggestions as to approaches you may take to improve it.

5. You may also consult your adviser if you would like information regarding graduate studies, and/or career choices.

6. Finally, if you are feeling confused about university life, or discouraged, you may want to consult your academic adviser.  He or she may have some helpful suggestions.

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McGill Psychology Students Association

The M.P.S.A. has an office in Room N7/8 (Purple Door) of the Stewart Biological Sciences Building. All Psychology students are eligible to participate in the Association and are invited to drop by.

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Student Affairs Office

Advisers in the Student Affairs Office provide general advising to all undergraduate students, and are also responsible for advising all incoming Arts and Science freshman students (97 to 120 credit program).

They are located in the Students Affairs Office on the ground floor of Dawson Hall.  Office hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.  If you wish to make an appointment with a general adviser any time during the year, please contact the Student Affairs Office in person or by telephone at 398-4210.

Advisers in the Student Affairs Office provide the following general academic information and advice to all students:

prerequisites & programs         procedures for withdrawal        course change
deferrals & supplementals        second programs/degrees          rereads
academic standing                    faculty transfer                         transfer credits
year or term away

Furthermore, advisers in the Students Affairs Office advise all freshman students (97-120 credit program) on their course selection.

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Student Services

In addition to faculty and departmental advisers, McGill offers a wide array of student services to assist you during your stay at McGill.

General student services provide information regarding the following:

financial aid                    employment                                 orientation program
housing                           study skill workshops                  tutorial services
career counselling         disabled students                       health service
counselling service        international students                althletics
students rights               chaplaincy service

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Counselling Service

The Counselling Service (514-398-3601) offers individual and group counselling. In previous years they have offered groups to deal with test anxiety, organization and study skills, building self-esteem, living with loss, and various other issues which may be of concern to students.

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Career Planning Service (CaPS)

McGill Career Planning Service (514-398-3304) offers a variety of services for students, including a job posting service and career development workshops. In addition, counsellors are available to help you on an individual basis.

All student services offices are located in the Brown Student Services Building, 3600 McTavish Street.

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Tutoring Service

A tutor may be able to help you if you are having problems with a particular course.  The Tutorial Service Office is located in the Brown Student Services Building, 3600 McTavish Street, (Telephone: 398-6011).

The Tutorial Service provides individual tutoring or tutoring in groups of 3 or fewer.  They will find you a tutor for the course in question.  Tutors are senior or graduate students with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 and a grade of 80% or above in the course they are tutoring.  They have been recommended by their department and are screened by the Tutorial Service.
 

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