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 offers in-person and Zoom advising Monday through Friday. Click “Meet with an Adviser” below to schedule an appointment or find available drop-in hours.
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Advising Team
Our advising team is here to support you throughout your Psychology journey. Meet the advisers who are here to help.
Cy Delgado | Director of Academic Services
Hi, I’m Cy—and yes, it’s pronounced “sigh”! I’m excited to welcome you to Psychology and hopefully get to know you during your time at UW.
I earned my bachelor's degree in Education from Central Washington University and began my career in Enrollment Management at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. In 2006, I joined the University of Washington's Office of Admissions, where I read hundreds of admissions essays. One thing I learned quickly is that becoming a Husky is about much more than grades alone. During my time at UW, I also earned my Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Adult and Higher Education from Western Washington University, further strengthening my passion for student development and higher education.
Drawing on my admissions experience and my commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals, I joined the Department of Psychology advising team in 2015. Today, as the Director of Advising, I have the privilege of leading our advising team while working closely with faculty, staff, and campus partners to enhance the student experience and support student success.
One of the most rewarding parts of my work is meeting with prospective students, newly admitted students, and current psychology majors as they explore their interests, navigate degree requirements, and prepare for life after graduation. I also facilitate PSYCH 299, the Psychology Transfer Academic Community course, where new transfer students learn about the University of Washington and the Department of Psychology while building lasting connections with one another and creating their own psychology community.
Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, running, discovering new restaurants, and collecting random facts for my next game of Trivial Pursuit.
Caroline Burns | CAS Academic Adviser
Hi! I'm Caroline, and I'm so happy to be working with the Department of Psychology as a College Adviser for undergraduate students! I earned my bachelor's degree in Environmental Education from Western Washington University. During my time as a student there, I worked as a Peer Advisor in the Academic Advising Center and discovered my passion for working with college students and supporting them in achieving their academic goals.
In 2022, I continued my career in advising as a Program Assistant in Advising & Career Services at Whatcom Community College, later becoming a Program Coordinator. From 2023-2025 I worked as their Career & Academic Advisor supporting students in IT & Computer Science programs.
After taking a career break to do some traveling around New Zealand, I'm excited to be joining the UW community to continue my career in higher education as a College Advisor. Coming from a background of working at a community college, I especially enjoy getting to support transfer and first generation students. I love getting to be a part of students' academic and career journeys and look forward to meeting you!
Outside of work, I love birding, collecting Pokemon cards, reading, playing video games, and crafting.
Mia Lawson-Henze | CAS Academic Adviser
Hello! I'm Mia and I graduated from UW with a degree in Environmental Studies — I loved my experience as a husky so much that I decided to stick around! I've spent the last three years working in student services within the College of the Environment and have now transitioned to the Psychology Department where I'm excited to be one of your Academic Advisors.
I love helping students find their unique path at the UW, and especially enjoy meeting with prospective students & families to help them orient themselves and explore all that UW can offer. I grew up in the Bay Area in California and understand how intimidating it can sometimes be to navigate a new city, a large university, and all the nitty-gritty details that come with learning a degree program; I'm here to help!
Outside of work, you can often find me hiking, backpacking, bouldering, and exploring the amazing green spaces in and outside of Seattle. I also enjoy playing soccer, and spend much of my free time adventuring with my dog.