About the Undergraduate Psychology Major
The undergraduate Psychology major at the University of Washington offers students a broadly based introduction to human and animal behavior based on a curriculum that emphasizes current research and theory. Read more about the Psychology major.
The UW Psychology program for undergraduate majors stresses scientific and statistical reasoning skills that help students evaluate data, claims, and theories in both the academic and popular literatures. We provide undergraduates research participation, applied fieldwork and supervised teaching opportunities. Students make use of what they learn in various career paths including areas such as counseling, education, and basic research. We also provide opportunities for a wide range of UW majors to include psychology as part of their general education.
Undergraduate Advising Office
The Psychology Advising Office has in-person and Zoom appointment hours Mondays through Fridays. Please click "Meet with an Advisor" below to set up an in-person or Zoom appointment or drop-in.
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Undergraduate Studies and Advising Team
The Undergraduate Studies and Advising team offers services to assist you. You can also find information about how to find us and our advising staff.
Cy Delgado, Director of Student Services
Welcome to the Psychology Department! If you’re unsure how to pronounce my name, don’t worry -it’s “sigh.” I studied Education at Central Washington University and proceeded to work in Enrollment Management at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. In 2006, I joined the Office of Admissions at the University of Washington, where I read many admissions essays, and I can confidently say that to become a Husky, grades are not the be-all and end-all. With my knowledge of admissions, I decided to take my passion for helping students achieve their educational goals to a new level, and in 2015 I joined the Department of Psychology advising team.
As an advisor, I enjoy meeting with prospective and current students. I also facilitated PSYCH 497, a fieldwork experience course in which students apply and reflect on the skills they’ve gained through volunteer or internship experiences. I love to travel with my partner Arlen, enjoy running, and collecting facts for the next Trivial Pursuit game.
Vicky Hansen, Senior Academic Advisor
Welcome! I want to encourage you to look around our website and invite you to let us know when you have questions. We are happy to help you. I love working in the psychology department and have enjoyed working with students throughout their undergraduate experience since I started here in 2006.I am married and have three children and two dogs, who keep me very busy!
I work with students who are interested in the honors program and with the admissions process into the major. I teach Psych 298 in the Autumn quarter for seniors and recent alumni on applying to graduate school. I am happy to consult with any student or alumni on their plans for graduate school or career development.
Denisse Guerrero-Harvey, Senior Academic Advisor
Welcome! My name is Denisse Guerrero-Harvey and I am a Senior Academic Advisor in the Psychology Department. I did my undergraduate degree in Women’s Studies with a Minor in Art History at the University of California Santa Barbara. Then, I returned to earn a secondary education teaching credential and Master's in Education. For eight years, I worked as a high school social science teacher and was involved with the AVID program, helping first-generation students get into college. I had a career change in 2015 and transitioned to higher education. I've worked at UW for over eight years, mainly in an advising capacity and managing undergraduate academic programs. I am originally from the Bay Area and have fallen in love with Seattle. When I am not at work, you will find my family and I exploring the Pacific Northwest---going on hikes, listening to live music, and cheering on the Mariners!
I am passionate about undergraduate education and helping students reach their personal, academic and professional goals. I look forward to working with you!