Diversifying Psychology Visit Day at UVa
Are you thinking about a doctoral degree in psychology?
Do you want to learn more?
This event is for research-oriented, junior and senior undergraduate students and recent graduates from underrepresented groups (e.g., students who identify as a historically underrepresented ethnic/racial minority or who are the first in their family to attend college) who want to learn more about getting a doctoral degree in psychology and the Psychology Department at UVA (https://psychology.as.virginia.edu/).
Accepted students will have their travel, meal, and hotel costs covered to spend the day visiting the department on April 10th , 2020. The visit will include:• individual and small group meetings with professors to discuss students' intellectual interests
• attending research presentations and lab meetings
• information on applying to graduate school, funding opportunities, mentoring, and student life
• information session with the Director of Diversity and Inclusion • networking with current graduate students
• a tour of campus
To apply: students should send:
1) Complete page 2 of this application
2) 1-2 paragraphs describing their research experience and interests, as well as how their research interests align with 1-2 faculty members in the UVA Psychology Department (https://psychology.as.virginia.edu/people), and why they want to attend the Visit Day
3) an unofficial copy of their transcript
4) their CV or resume
5) 1 letter of recommendation that speaks to their capacity for graduate study in psychology (letter writers can submit their letter directly to psychology@virginia.edu).
Please submit all materials by email to psychology@virginia.edu. Note, students who applied last year but were not invited to the visit day are encouraged to apply again.
Deadline: Applications are due by January 23rd, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Questions? Email Dr. Noelle Hurd, Associate Professor and Director of Diversity and Inclusion, at nh3v@virginia.edu or Alexis Stanton, Graduate Student and Diversity and Inclusion Graduate Fellow, at ags7wu@virginia.edu.
Visit Day, 2019
My trip to UVa!
Attending the Diversifying Psychology Visit Day at the UVa, Annalisa met informally with graduate schools and professors to discuss the application process, demystify academia, and enhance her CV/resume.
Through the program, Annalisa met an exciting cohort of 12+ researchers across the country, spanning from coast to coast.
If serious about the application process and pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology, be sure to check out other Visit Day opportunities online at SPSP Diversity Recruitment Programs.