Professional and Academic Events

We offer a range of events for undergraduate Psychology majors each quarter during the academic year. Explore the offerings below, such as our introduction to the major, applying for research funding, exploring careers in mental health, and many more!

Click on the title of the event to be taken to the registration form.
Registering for events helps us to plan but please feel free to attend even if you haven’t registered.
Links for Zoom events will be emailed to registered participants before the event.

1ST WEEK
Completing Honors in Psychology
Thursday, October 1, 5:30 pm, ZOOM; Register for link.
All students interested in honors are welcome to attend this informational session but it is especially important for seniors planning on graduating with honors this year. To make sure you understand the process for completing the honors program in Psychology, we will go over what to expect from your research advisor and graduate student mentors involved, what your responsibilities are, and how to manage your project to be sure your thesis will be approved in time. Essentially, you will learn what you should be doing, when you should be doing it, and how to get it done.

2ND WEEK
Orientation to the Psychology Major
Thursday, October 8, 6:00 pm, location TBA
If you are interested in psychology, attend our welcome reception and orientation to the major. Find out more about the field of psychology, our undergraduate program, getting involved in research, graduating with honors, double majors, and our UC Psychology RSO. There will be plenty of time for students to ask questions.

3RD WEEK
Lab Night: Getting Involved in Research
Thursday, October 15, 6:30 pm, location TBA
Whatever your career interests, research experience is an invaluable way to strengthen your psychology education. Lab night is an annual fall quarter event to help match students looking to acquire research experience with research labs looking for assistants. Researchers from a wide variety of psychology-related labs across the university will be present to describe the research projects in their labs and the types of opportunities available to undergraduates. Representatives of labs in Psychology, Neurobiology, Psychiatry, Economics, Booth School of Business, Crown School of Social Work, and others will be present. Even if you aren't ready to start looking for a research position yet, come and learn about the many different kinds of psychology-related projects going on.

4TH WEEK
URIP Workshop: Applying to Graduate School
Wednesday, October 21, 7:00 pm, Zoom; Register for link.
During this workshop, we will discuss the admissions process and what admissions committees look for in applicants, as well as what you should look for in choosing programs to apply to. We'll share advice on contacting faculty in graduate programs, preparing personal statements, approaching letter writers, etc. Students considering applying for graduate school in future years are welcome to attend; learn what you should be doing now in order to be ready to apply in the future. .

URIP Workshop: Writing a Statement of Purpose
Thursday, October 22, 7:00 pm, Zoom; Register for link.
This is a hands-on writing workshop to help students currently preparing personal statements and CVs for their graduate school applications. If you plan to attend, please fill out the registration form or email Professor O’Doherty at kodoherty@uchicago.edu to let her know of your interest.

5TH WEEK
Undergraduate Career Discussion with Monica Rosenberg
Wednesday, October 28, 11:45 - 12:45, location TBD
Monica Rosenberg, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago. Prof. Rosenberg will deliver the Marylyn C. Grabosky Lecture "Attention Dynamics in the Mind and Brain" on Thursday, October 29, 3:30 pm; all are welcome to attend but you must register for the lecture. On Wednesday, Prof. Rosenberg will meet with undergraduate students to talk about her career path in Psychology; lunch will be provided, please register for the lunch in advance.

6TH WEEK
Preparing for a Career in Mental Health
Wednesday, November 4, 7:00 pm, Zoom; Register for link
Join the discussion in this quarterly workshop for students interested in clinical psychology or other mental health professions. This quarter we will discuss how to structure your undergraduate courses and activities for a future career in mental health. What is the right major? Do I need research experience? How do I get hands-on clinical experience? Why are there no clinical courses offered in psychology? What courses should I take?

7TH WEEK
Undergraduate Research Roundtable
Thursday, November 12, 6:00pm, Location TBA
Are you involved in research? Dozens of students are working in psychology-related research labs on campus doing everything from designing stimuli, programming experiments, and running subjects to helping code video and analyze data. Join your fellow students to hear about their research projects, compare notes and find out about each others’ research experiences.
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UC Psychology Club (UC PSYCH) RSO
for more info visit ucpsych.mystrikingly.com and sign up for our listhost, psichiuchiccago@gmail.com.
UC Psych’s weekly meetings will give students a chance to meet with other undergraduate students who are interested in psychology, regardless of whether or not they are majoring in it. At these meetings, members will take turns leading discussions about areas of psychology they are interested in, collaborate on a biannual UC Psych journal, and also get a chance to talk to upperclassmen about their experiences with classes and the major.

Registering for events helps us to plan but please feel free to attend even if you haven’t registered.
Links for Zoom events will be emailed to registered participants before the event.

Info Session: Honors in Psychology & the Earl Franklin Fellowship
TBA
Students interested in completing honors in Psychology and/or applying for the Earl R. Franklin Research Fellowship should attend this meeting. The director of UG Studies in Psychology will discuss the benefits of these programs and how to apply. This is also a great opportunity for anyone interested in psychology to ask questions about the role of research in the major and in the field and learn how to make the most of their research experiences.

Summer Plans: Internships and Research Opportunities
TBA
Learn about summer activities, internships, and programs, including educational programs at other universities, community service, business internships, research assistantships, etc. Although we distribute a handout of resources, websites, and common sources of information, the focus is on how to do the legwork to find the right position for you. Representatives from Career Advancement, SISRM, and the College Center for Research and Fellowships will attend to talk about the resources and services available through their offices.

URIP Workshop: UG Research Round Table -
TBA
Are you involved in research? Dozens of students are working in psychology-related research labs on campus doing everything from designing stimuli, programming experiments, and running subjects to helping code video and analyze data. Join your fellow students to hear about their research projects, compare notes and find out about each others’ research experiences.

URIP Workshop: Proposal Writing for Fellowships and Grants
TBA
This workshop is targeted at students currently in the process of writing research or project proposals for applications to summer programs such as the Earl R. Franklin Fellowships, QUAD grants, or external internship and funding programs.

Pathways to Careers in the Mental Health Field: Post-BA Experiences
TBA
We’ve invited several recent alumni who are working in a variety of mental health-related fields to talk about their post-BA positions—what they do, how they found and obtained their positions, how the experience has informed their interests and career plans, and the relevance of their undergraduate training in psychology. Please join us to hear more about their experiences!

UC Psychology Club (UC PSYCH) RSO
for more info visit ucpsych.mystrikingly.com or email psichiuchicago@gmail.com.
UC Psych’s weekly meetings will give students a chance to meet with other undergraduate students who are interested in psychology, regardless of whether or not they are majoring in it. At these meetings, members will take turns leading discussions about areas of psychology they are interested in, collaborate on a biannual UC Psych journal, and also get a chance to talk to upperclassmen about their experiences with classes and the major.

Undergraduate Research in Psychology Networking Session (formerly UG Research Round Table)
TBA
Are you involved in research? Dozens of students are working in psychology-related research labs on campus doing everything from designing stimuli, programming experiments, and running subjects to helping code video and analyze data. Join your fellow students to hear about their research projects, compare notes and find out about each others’ research experiences.

Spring Lab Night: Getting Involved in Research
TBA
Are you looking for a summer research position in a psychology-related lab? If so, it is not too late! Please join us to hear from labs looking for research assistants over the summer months. Representatives from a variety of labs will talk about the projects and positions (including paid and part-time opportunities) they have available. Food will be provided.

Honors Day Symposium
TBA
The Honors Day Symposium is a poster session for honors students to present their honors research projects and celebrate their accomplishments with department members as well as friends and family. All department members — majors, grad students, post-docs, and faculty — are invited to attend.