Waivers and Resources for Undergraduate Students

Overview

The Psychology Department prides itself in providing undergraduate students with exceptional programs for psychology majors, minors, and others wanting to fulfill their core requirements. Each of our majors is considered special and assigned a faculty member who is available to them for academic guidance on an ongoing basis. In addition, the Psychology Society and the Psychology Major Meetings provides students with numerous opportunities for assistance in graduate school aspirations or other career goals after graduation. Majors also have the opportunity to participate in internships located in some of New York City’s premier mental health facilities.

If you are considering Psychology, but are not yet declared or have another major and are considering switching to Psychology, please visit the Department Office at NVC 8-215 or contact psychdept@baruch.cuny.edu for more information.

For BMCC Transfer Students: Agreement with BMCC on Accepting AA Degrees in Psychology

Interesting in joining Psi Chi, the international honors society for undergraduate and graduate students in psychology? More Information Here.

Becoming a Psychology Major

To become a psychology major you must first take the Introduction to Psychology (Psy 1001), a survey course of the field and a prerequisite to all advanced courses. Almost every chapter in the introductory psychology textbook represents a specialty area in psychology and as such can be intensely studied and form the basis of a career in psychology. A psychology major is required to complete a total of 25 credits in psychology.

BA Psychology Major Information
BBA in I/O Psych Major Information
Psychology Minor Information

Enrollment Waiver Requests for Undergraduates

If you are requesting a prerequisite waiver or an overtally waiver for an undergraduate class, you must apply for these waivers by taking the following steps:

1. First contact the course instructor by email to request their permission for an overtally or prerequisite waiver.

Instructor Contact Information

2. Then fill out the appropriate application form below, which requires you to copy and paste the email confirmation from the instructor as part of the waiver request:

Waiver Request Application for Winter 2026
Waiver Request Application for Spring 2026

Master’s Degree students who wish to request prerequisite and/or overtally waivers should visit the Graduate Studies at Weissman page for more information.

Advising for Majors and Minors in Psychology

Psychology Majors interested in having a faculty advisor to guide you through course and career choices throughout your time at Baruch should fill out this questionnaire so you can be matched to a faculty member (who will work with you for your remaining semesters).

Psychology Minors should visit the Department Office at NVC 8-215 or contact psychdept@baruch.cuny.edu.

Faculty Office Hours

Applying to Graduate School

Even though there are entry-level jobs available for students having a Bachelor in Psychology, we encourage students to continue their education and achieve a master’s degree or doctorate. More info here: Applying to Graduate School

Overview

Becoming a Psychology Major

Enrollment Waiver Requests for Undergraduates

Advising for Majors and Minors in Psychology

Applying to Graduate School

Research Opportunities

Class Related Links

Career Information

Other Resources and Information