Department of Psychology Transfer Orientation Department of Psychology

Orientation Objectives Introduction to the Department Distinguishing between a BA vs. a BS Degree Introduction to Academic Advising Transfer Equivalency Worksheet VCCS Transfer/General Education Waivers How to be successful your first semester Connect with us!

Intro to the Psychology Department Location: David King Hall Ph: (703)-993-1384 Email: ugpsyc@gmu.edu

Note! - Neuroscience has split from the Department as of the Fall of 2017

Intro to the Psych Department Under the College of Humanities and Social Sciences 1 of 21 CHSS Departments 8 undergraduate Concentrations in the major and 7 minors     CHSS is the largest academic division on campus 6,273 undergraduate students and 1,416 graduate students (beginning in Fall 2017), representing 25 percent of all undergraduate students and 14 percent of all graduate students at Mason. Connections with more than 53,000 alumni are maintained through a print magazine, special events, and social media         2011 – 2012, Psychology was the 3rd largest major on campus, with roughly 1,300 undergraduates at the time.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) vs Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Bachelor of Arts VS Bachelor of Science What’s the difference? B.A. Non-western Culture Class Philosophy or Religion Classes Foreign Language Classes B.S. Math Emphasis 2 courses from the required list Science Emphasis Technical Writing Classes 1 Extra Psych Lab Class Please see the Orientation Materials for the BA and BS requirements for more information!

Academic Advising

Academic Advising Psychology Undergraduate Office David King Hall Room 2086 Psychology Graduate Office David King Hall Room 2013F Director of Undergraduate Advising Dr. Michael Hurley, mhurley2@gmu.edu Advisors These are graduate students You are not assigned to a particular one. Grad Students are not assigned to an advisor. Bring your Degree Evaluation to appointment Email: ugpsyc@gmu.edu ALWAYS include your G#!!

Academic Advising Expectations Interactive Appointments! Better understanding of degree requirements Know the basic concepts for creating your semester schedule and tools you can utilize. Be sure to meet with an advisor, AT MINIMUM, once a semester.

Academic Advising Expectations To schedule your advising appointment please visit the Department of Psychology website: Psychology.gmu.edu Find my advisor (top right corner)

Step 1 Step 3 Step 2 Step 1. Click ”Schedule a Psychology Advising Appointment” to get to GMU SSC advising center. Steps 2. and 3. Keep in mind that Neuroscience (unless a you are a Concentration or Minor in Cognitive Behavior and Neuroscience), your advising is in a different area of campus! Instead of clicking on “Psychology” in SSC you will click on “Neuroscience”. Also keep number 3 in mind before your appointments!

Academic Advising: Setting an Appointment

Academic Advising: Setting an Appointment

Academic Advising: Setting an Appointment Find and Select ”Psychology Major Advising”

Academic Advising: Setting an Appointment

Academic Advising: Setting an Appointment Our advisors vary on availability. If you do not have a preference you may leave it blank, or pick from one on the drop down menu.

Academic Advising: Setting an Appointment Pick your preference for day and whether you want your appointment in the morning or afternoon!

Academic Advising: Setting an Appointment Select a time!

Academic Advising: Setting an Appointment

Academic Advising: Setting an Appointment Congratulations!

Academic Advising: Your Privacy is important to us! Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) If you wish to have someone sit in your appointment with you, they must fill out a FERPA Form before your appointment begins!! NO EXCEPTIONS!! Except for children under the age of 13 Federal Law to protect you. By signing this, it allows your advisor to share information with others being discussed during your appointment ONLY! The form must be filled out every time you have someone with you, even if it is the same person. Only use your MASON EMAIL when corresponding with instructors and advisors!

Transfer Equivalency Worksheet

Transfer Equivalency Worksheet This is available on Patriot Web under Student Records -> Transcript!

Transfer Equivalency Worksheet Review for any missing courses and/or credits Check for Appropriate Mason equivalencies You may check to see what credits will transfer by using the Transfer Credit Matrix https://admissions.gmu.edu/transfer/transferCreditSearch.asp Ex: You need an Abnormal Psychology Course but you took “Psychopathology” At University XYZ, but was given credit for an Elective instead of Psych 325. Should something need to be corrected, you MUST complete a Transfer Re-Evaluation Form (received during you advising appointment) and see your academic advisor.

Guaranteed Admissions

Guaranteed Admission Transfer Applies to the following Community Colleges: ALL Virginia Community College Systems NOVA Tidewater Community College Patrick Henry Thomas Nelscon And More! Richard Bland College

Guaranteed Admission Transfer Transferring to Mason via the GAA is one of the smartest decisions you can make. Graduating with a transfer associate’s degree before enrolling at the University allows you to: Transfer up to 75 credits from the community college Fulfill lower-level Mason Core requirements which allow you to begin your major coursework in your first semester Qualify for the Virginia Two-Year College Transfer Grant for admitted students with a 3.00+ gpa

Criteria for Guaranteed Admission Transfer Graduate from a VCCS college or Richard Bland College with an AA, AS or AA&S degree. Meet the minimum 2.85 cumulative GPA requirement at time of application and upon graduation. Meet the March 1 or October 1 transfer application deadline and the March 10 or October 10 transcript(s) deadline. Take the three required courses (two English and one Math) at the VCCS college or RBC and earn grades of C or better in each course. There are alternative ways of meeting this requirement. Be sure to read the GAA for details. Earn at least 30 credit hours (including the English and Math courses) at the VCCS college or RBC. Earn no grade lower than a C in any VCCS course, or any previous institution used for admission consideration, that has not been repeated with a grade of A, B or C. D or F grades must be repeated before applying for GAA admission.

How to be successful, In college!

How to be successful!! (Outside of Psychology) GO TO CLASS! Take good notes! Professors will drop you if you do not show up! Communicate with your instructor Utilize instructors office hours (They are on the syllabus) Please be aware that staff in the department will not know if your professor is in his or her office at the moment. They like to keep their doors shut sometimes so just knock, or make sure you schedule an appointment with them via email or after class!! Utilize Campus Resources Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS) Writing Center Career Services And more!! Join or create study groups! Join a Student Organization, Athletic Team, Student Senate, Patriot Ambassadors, etc.! Be involved on Campus!

How to be successful!! (In Psychology) Get involved in undergraduate research Become an Undergraduate Research Assistant in a Lab Submit your research to OSCAR (Office of Student Scholars, Creative Activities, and Research) or Students as Scholars Join Psychology Organizations The Psychology Club (Student Organization) Psi Chi (National Organization) Honors Program See Orientation Materials for more information. Last But not least…. Go To Class!

Connect with us! http://psychology.gmu.edu /GMUPsychology GMUPsychology David King Hall room 2086 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA, 22030 Phone: (703)-993-1384 Email: ugpsyc@gmu.edu