VCU Psychology Department

VCU Psychology Department Welcome to the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Psychology community of faculty, staff, students, and alumni. http://www.psychology.vcu.edu

The Department of Psychology is part of the College of Humanities and Sciences on the Monroe Park Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University. The department has one of the largest undergraduate programs in the university, with more than 1,600 student majors. The department has four PhD granting graduate programs: Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Health Psychology, and a General Psycholo

gy program with two sub-specialty concentrations (Developmental Psychology and Social Psychology). The Clinical and Counseling Psychology Programs are accredited by the American Psychological Association. 60 teaching and research faculty, six adjunct faculty, nine administrative and professional faculty, eight classified staff members, six post-doctoral fellows and 121 doctoral students teach courses and conduct research through VCU Psychology.

Be sure to register for the Fall 2026 semester. Remember to schedule an appointment with your advisor. Also, have you s...
04/29/2026

Be sure to register for the Fall 2026 semester. Remember to schedule an appointment with your advisor.

Also, have you seen class PSYC 404: Social Psychology of Emotions

The Department of Psychology would like to thank all the participants of this year's Undergraduate Poster Session 2026.
04/29/2026

The Department of Psychology would like to thank all the participants of this year's Undergraduate Poster Session 2026.

04/22/2026

Wellness Tips
🎯 Mindset Shift
This period is temporary. Focus on progress, not perfection.
Celebrate small wins—finishing a paper, reviewing notes, showing up.
đŸ“” Digital Balance: Reduce Overload
Limit doomscrolling—it drains time and energy fast.
Try app timers or put your phone in another room during study blocks.
🏁 End-of-Year Mindset
You’re not failing—you’re finishing.
Done > perfect. Always.
Every assignment submitted = a win. Celebrate it like one 🎉

Meet our Psychology Student Navigator Francine - Class of Spring 2027This is what Francine has to say about being a navi...
04/21/2026

Meet our Psychology Student Navigator

Francine - Class of Spring 2027
This is what Francine has to say about being a navigator, interacting with prospective students, and seeing how enthusiastic they are about the psychology major here at VCU!

CEP-Va Speakr Series Spring 2026The Center for Evidence-Based Partnerships invites you to join us on April 24 for Dr. Pe...
04/20/2026

CEP-Va Speakr Series Spring 2026

The Center for Evidence-Based Partnerships invites you to join us on April 24 for Dr. Peter Zucker's presentation as part of the CEP-Va Speaker Series. See below for the full CEP-Va Speaker Series schedule.

Today's is a Psychology Poster Event.Poster session on scholarship conducted by PSYC 494 students in collaboration with ...
04/17/2026

Today's is a Psychology Poster Event.

Poster session on scholarship conducted by PSYC 494 students in collaboration with the Department of Psychology faculty. Come hear about some cutting-edge research and scholarship from the Department!

This event is open to VCU psychology students.

04/08/2026

Wednesday Wellness Tips.
1. Study smarter, not longer
At this point, efficiency matters more than raw hours. Focus on high-impact review: past exams, key concepts, and summaries. Try active recall (quizzing yourself) instead of just rereading notes—it’s much more effective when time is tight.
2. Manage stress before it manages you
Deadlines, finals, and projects can pile up fast. Build in short “reset” breaks—10–15 minutes to walk, breathe, or step away from screens. Even brief pauses can lower stress and improve focus when you return.
3. Stay connected (don’t isolate yourself)
It’s easy to go into tunnel mode, but checking in with friends, classmates, or study groups can boost motivation and mental health. Even a quick group study session or shared break can help you feel less overwhelmed.

Meet our Student Navigator: Shreya Learn a little about ShreyaShreya, "I am graduating in December 2026. As a PSYC Navig...
04/07/2026

Meet our Student Navigator: Shreya

Learn a little about Shreya

Shreya, "I am graduating in December 2026. As a PSYC Navigator, I enjoy connecting with students within the psychology department and hearing everyone's unique goals. "

04/06/2026

CLASS OF 2026, are you ready?
Save the date, your commencement will take place on May 9th, 2026, at the Stuart C Siegel Center

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