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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Advising Team
The 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 Academic Services
Welcome to the Department of Psychology! If you're unsure how to pronounce my name, don't worry—it's pronounced "sigh".
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.