Advisement for the fall 2022 semester
If you are finishing your degree and graduating in May 2022, congratulations! 🎓👏🏽 

If you are NOT graduating, it's time to select classes for the fall 2022 semester.  I will be doing advisement by email starting Monday, March 28.  We can also meet over zoom or in person if you want--just email me to set up an appointment.

To find out when you can register, consult the registration schedule on the Records office webpage.

​Start by looking over your degree audit.  Decide which courses you need to take next (see guidelines below).  If you're not sure what courses you need, just email me and we'll figure it out. Next, look over the fall 2022 course offerings.  Put together your desired schedule, and include a few alternative courses in case your first choice isn't available. Please check the days and times courses are offered so you don’t try to register for two classes that overlap or meet at the same time.
  • FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
    • Five 3-hour courses each semester is considered the standard full-time course load
    • Take PSY 101 if you haven't done that yet.  It is a prerequisite for all other psychology classes.
    • If you are taking PSY 101 now (or have already completed it):
      • take one or two 200-level PSY courses, such as 221, 201, 211, 215, 231, 252
      • take three or four foundation/distribution courses (requirements are listed on your degree audit)
  • SECOND-YEAR STUDENTS
    • Take PSY 221 if you haven't already
    • Take PSY 222 (assuming you are now taking or have already completed PSY 221).
    • Take one or two other required PSY courses--the rest of your courses can be foundation/distribution courses
    • If you're planning to eventually attend graduate school, talk to your advisor about getting research experience
  • THIRD-YEAR STUDENTS
    • If you have not completed PSY 221 yet, you should register for both 221 and 222.
    • Take PSY 361
    • If you're planning to eventually attend graduate school, talk to your advisor about getting research experience
  • SENIORS GRADUATING IN MAY 2022
    • Take PSY 361 and PSY 481 if you haven’t already.  Both are required to graduate.
    • You should have received an email in October from Dr. Sauter regarding the "senior check" to verify if you are on track to graduate. Please follow the directions sent to you. Contact Dr. Sauter if you have any questions about the process.

Email your proposed schedule to me at wbt@niagara.edu.  Be sure to include complete course numbers and sections (e.g., PSY 221B). Once we have decided on your schedule, I can unlock your account so you can register when the time comes.

We can also meet over zoom or in person if you want--just email me to set up an appointment.