Undergraduate Academic Services for Psychology
Welcome to Undergraduate Academic Services for Psychology (UASP). Detailed information about the Psychology Department, programs and their requirements, advising and transfer issues, and research can be found through the links on the left side of this page.
You can contact UASP at (305) 284-3303. Our office is conveniently located on the fifth floor of the Flipse Building in room 508. It is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Stop by anytime. Our staff of professional and Peer Advisors will be able to serve you.
- Psychology Advisor
- Rachel Acosta assists students with general advising questions for Psychology majors. She is a recent graduate from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Before coming to the University of Miami, Rachel worked in the Career Services office at FIU and assisted students with things like writing resumes and cover letters. She also helped employers find students to fill the positions they posted. Rachel looks forward to continuing her education in the future. Rachel can be reached at racosta@miami.edu.
- Assistant Director of Advising
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Sean Kilpatrick helps Psychology & Neuroscience majors with advising, graduate school, and career planning issues. Sean graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Arts degree and double majors in Psychology and Criminology. After working as a Peer Advisor for two years, Sean decided to stay with UASP and work as an Advisor after he graduated. During his undergraduate career, Sean conducted sociological research at Florida International University for several years. His background in research makes him an excellent resource for students. Sean is pursing his Master’s in Higher Education with a concentration in Enrollment Management. He can be contacted at smkilpatrick@miami.edu.
- Director of Undergraduate Studies and Academic Services for Psychology
- Dr. Victoria Noriega is available to Neuroscience and Psychology majors for advising or consultation regarding curriculum, academic progress, and future plans. Dr. Noriega came to UM as an undergraduate transfer student in 1979. She received her B.A. in Psychology from UM. After working for a biomedical firm for several years, she returned to the University to earn her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Dr. Noriega was in the Adult Clinical program, did her dissertation on breast cancer, her internship in a community mental health center, and her residency in a forensic setting. As an undergraduate, graduate student, and now faculty member and administrator, Dr. Noriega has had first-hand experience in many roles in the Department. Dr. Noriega is responsible for the undergraduate curriculum and program planning and implementation. If you have any questions or suggestions about these matters, be sure to speak with her. She can be reached at vnoriega@miami.edu.
Peer Advisors
The staff at UASP also includes 17 highly trained Peer Advisors. We all work together to help the approximately 1000 Psychology & Neuroscience majors make the most of their educational experience. Our Peer Advisors have a variety of campus experiences to share with you. Please stop by Flipse 508 to meet this years team. The vigorous selection process for new Peer Advisors takes place in the spring. Watch for more information in Psychology News.
If you are not a Psychology or Neuroscience major and would like to consider declaring, all of us will be happy to discuss options with you.