The Department of Psychology does not typically admit students who have completed 75 hours or more to the Major in Psychology. We want students who graduate from Illinois State with a Major in Psychology to have spent at least two years in the undergraduate psychology program. Therefore, students should plan on applying to the Major before they have completed 75 hours. Exceptions to this department policy have been made, but they are very rare. Students who are granted an exception may not be able to graduate in four years.

Illinois State students, who have or will have completed 75 hours or more, need to submit the Application for the Major in Psychology (MS Word) (PDF).

Click on the Microsoft Word link to download the form to the computer's desktop. Adobe® Acrobat® is needed to access the PDF version. If the PDF form does not open, click on Adobe Reader to download a free copy of the software. Both versions of the application are interactive. Complete the form online before printing it; then sign the application. The application should be submitted to the department in DeGarmo 435.

This application requires students to identify the courses needed to complete the Major in Psychology and other Illinois State graduation requirements. Admission to the Major in Psychology does not guarantee students will be able to enroll in the specific courses listed in their application, as many other factors affect which courses are offered each semester and enrollment levels.

Applications to the Major in Psychology are accepted only during September, February, and May through July.