ACADEMIC ADVISORS
How can we be of assistance?
- Academic Advisors:
- Career Advisors - Current and Future Psychology Majors
- Course Enrolment Difficulities for Psychology Courses
- Other Advisors at the University of Waterloo
Academic Advisors - Current Psychology Majors
uWaterloo students, contact Heather Smith
Renison University College students, contact Heather Smith
St. Jerome's University students , contact John Rempel
Information and resources for current Psychology Majors
Academic Advisors - Future Psychology Majors
Current High School Students:
- Applicants to the Faculty of Arts:
- Sara Lima, Recruitment Coordinator (Ph 519-888-4567 Ext 32259)
- Applicants to the Faculty of Science
Current uWaterloo Students:
- Application/Admission Information for the Psychology Major
- Academic advisors (same as for current Psychology Majors)
- Career advisors (same as for current Psychology Majors)
Transfer students from other post-secondary institutions, please contact Heather Smith for information.
Academic Advisor - Human Resources Management (HRM)
Theresa Bauer, HRM Advisor
Human Resources Management (HRM) - academic plans and course enrolment.
Academic Advisor - Psychology Minor
Theresa Bauer, Psychology Minor Advisor
Admission information and requirements for the Psychology Minor:
- effective Spring 2012 or earlier (10 courses)
- effective Fall 2012 or later (8 courses)
Psychology course enrolment difficulties
Academic Advisors - Psych 499 (Honours Thesis)
The advising team for the Honours Thesis course (Psych 499A/B/C - 1.5 units) consists of 3 people:
- Psych 499 Course Coordinator:
- Dan Smilek - Sept 1, 2011 through August 31, 2012
- Myra Fernandes - Sept 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013
- Administrative Support Staff for Psych 499 - Theresa Bauer
- Honours Thesis Supervisor (find own supervisor)
Click here to learn more about what is involved in doing an Honours Thesis in Psychology, prerequisites for enrolment, finding a course supervisor, the application for enrolment, course requirements and deadlines, etc.
Is Psych 499 a suitable course for you? Direct inquiries to the Psych 499 Course Coordinator.
Career Advisors - Current and Future Psychology Majors
Please direct career planning questions to the Associate Chairman for Undergraduate Affairs:
- Colin Ellard - until June 30, 2012
- Myra Fernandes - July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014
Resources that will be of interest to you:
- Is Psychology the Appropriate Major for you?
See the Psychology Undergraduate Student Handbook - Career Planning (What can I do with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology?)
- Studies Beyond the Bachelor's Degree (Where Will That Lead Me?)
- Seeking Advice About Your Plans to Apply to Graduate Studies in Psychology?
- Research Experience
Course Enrolment Difficulties for Psychology Courses
Spring 2012 Psychology Courses, go to Waiting Lists and Course Overrides for Enrolment in Psychology Courses
Fall 2012 Psychology Courses:
- until June 1, 2012: contact Heather Smith
- June 4, 2012 and later, go to Waiting Lists and Course Overrides for Enrolment in Psychology Courses
Other Advisors at the University of Waterloo
Go to Student Services and Contacts
Last updated April 27, 2012

