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The Psychology Undergraduate Program

With 50 full-time faculty members, the Department of Psychology offers students a broad selection of courses and opportunities for research, internships, and fieldwork. The internationally recognized faculty publish in all areas of basic and applied psychology. Their research is supported by funding from the National Institutes of Mental Health, the National Science Foundation, and other public and private foundations. There is ample opportunity for undergraduate student participation in the more than 40 laboratories run by the faculty.

The department offices and laboratories are located in Tillett Hall (Livingston campus) and the Psychology Building (Busch campus).

Incoming students are encouraged to Read About the Psychology Major and to Visit Advising to learn more.

Need help registering or adjusting your schedule: Advisors are available for Live Chat weekdays 9am-5pm EST

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Psychology Society of Rutgers University   and  The Rutgers Psi Chi Chapter

Psychology Society of Rutgers University

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The Rutgers Psi Chi Chapter

Psych Alliance Faculty Advisor: Professor Edward Selby

This organization is for anyone interested in psychology. It consists of members of The Psych Society and Psi Chi (International Honors Society in Psychology), New Brunswick Chapter. The Psych Alliance sponsors events each semester ranging from guest speakers in various fields of psychology, a graduate student panel, information sessions on research opportunities or possible options for a career in psychology, volunteer drives, "Big Sibling" mentoring program and much more. Current and prospective psychology majors/minors are encouraged to join! Psi Chi Honors Society applications due late November.

Applications are available on the Forms and FAQ page. 

Stay Connected with the RU Psychological Alliance on:

Facebook, Instagram, Discord, and getINVOLVED

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2023-2024 Psychological Society Executive Board Members

Brittany (President):Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Christian (Secretary):Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Rutgers Psi Chi Chapter

Recognizing and promoting excellence in the science and application of psychology. Psi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.

The benefits of becoming a Psi Chi member:

  • There are many scholarship opportunities for Psi Chi members
  • Your Psi Chi membership is lifelong
  • Psi Chi offers over $400k in awards, grants, stipends, and scholarships every year. Psi chi has numerous research opportunities, you can collaborate or start your own research.
  • We have a Psi Chi journal of psychological research (that published psi chi undergraduate and graduate level research)
  • Psi Chi can help you by providing resources to help you find careers in psychology

Applications for The Rutgers Psi Chi Chapter are due between the first week of September through late November.

Applicant Requirements:

  • Overall GPA = 3.2+
  • Psych GPA = 3.2+
  • Completed 21+ psych credits or have taken 15 psych credits and be enrolled in 6 credits.

Application Deadlines:

Spring 2024 Semester: 2/9/2024

2023- 2024 Psi Chi Executive Board Members

Psi Chi Executive Board Members:

  • Cathy Urinyi -President
  • Daira Marin - Co-VP
  • Cecelia Smallwood  - Co-VP
  • Sravya Kari- Director of Communications
  •  Alethea Cruz  - Fundraising Chair
  • Neha Bhat - Public Relations Chair
  • Isabel Macasaet- Secretary

Stay Informed and Follow Us!

Instagram: rutgerspsichi

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psichirutgers

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rutgerspsichi/

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NuRhoPsi Club

NuRhoPsi Beta in New Jersey - The Rutgers Chapter for NuRhoPsi, the National Honors Society in Neuroscience 

Facebook Page: Nu Rho Psi – Rutgers University

Instagram: @nurhopsi_rutgers

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Dr. Kasia Bieszczad

Dr. Mimi Phan

 

This organization is for anyone interested in neuroscience and the brain. It consists of members of Nu Rho Psi Club and Nu Rho Psi Beta in New Jersey (The Rutgers Chapter of the National Honors Society in Neuroscience). NuRhoPsi sponsors meetings, workshops, fundraisers and Brain Awareness Week events ranging from guest speakers in various fields of neuroscience, a journal club, activity and information sessions on neuroscience research opportunities, applying to graduate school, how to get involved in community outreach, and beyond. Membership gets students access to a diverse community of neuroscience-related researchers and peers. Nu Rho Psi also awards extramural travel grants to conferences and research awards from Nu Rho Psi Headquarters. Current and prospective majors/minors across a breadth of fields that touch on neuroscience are encouraged and welcome to join the Nu Rho Psi Club! Membership to the Club is open to all levels. Membership to the National Honors Society is by application or invitation, usually in the Junior or Senior year.

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Students interested in NuRhoPsi Club should visit our get INVOLVED page:

https://rutgers.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/nurhopsi

Nu Rho Psi Honors Society applications are due in February. Applications and more information is available at the NuRhoPsi Beta in NJ page: https://cleflab.myportfolio.com/nurhopsi-beta-in-nj