Advising

Our advisors are here for you every step of the way — to answer questions, offer advice, and celebrate your successes.

Who Are the Psychology Advisors?

Overseen by our Advising Services Coordinator, Psychology Advisors are current upper-division psychology majors who have completed a rigorous 100-hour academic advising training program. Psychology Advisors assist the Advising Services Coordinator with the academic advising of all Psychology majors, Psychology minors, and Family Studies minors. Psychology Advisors hold regular office hours during the Fall and Spring semesters, provide support to students via email, and also aid in planning events to foster connectedness between students and psychology faculty.

What Can Psychology Advising Help With?

Psychology Advising can answer questions about a number of topics, including:

Career planning
Degree planning
When you might graduate/how many credits you still need
What electives to choose
Choosing a minor
Which classes count for the psychology minor or major requirements
Study skills
How to get connected in our department
What a research assistantship is and how to apply
What a teaching assistantship is and how to apply
What an internship is and how to apply
What to do if you aren’t performing as well as you hoped in a class

Summer 2025 Hours

Need an Advising Appointment during Finals Week or Summer?

Reach out to Dr. Mary Pritchard, our Student Support Services Coordinator, with any questions about degree planning, academic advising, graduate school, careers in psychology, or experiential learning opportunities available for Psychology majors, minors, and Family Studies minors.

If you are a current Boise State student, visit your Student Success Hub to schedule an advising appointment with Dr. Pritchard. You can book an in-person appointment here or book a virtual appointment here.

If you are not a current Boise State student, you can go here to Schedule an Advising Appointment with Dr. Pritchard.

Content on this page is provided as a quick reference for planning. All official course descriptions/degree requirements/admission standards/program learning outcomes/etc. are published on the Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog site. Click here for more information about obtaining a minor in Psychology and its program requirements. Click here for more information about obtaining a minor in Family Studies and its program requirements.

To request an appeal or an academic adjustment, or if you have course equivalency questions, you can contact the Department Chair, Dr. Cynthia Campbell, at cynthiacampbell@boisestate.edu or contact the Department Associate Chair, Dr. Mary Pritchard, at marypritchard@boisestate.edu.

Note to all students: Should you find yourself in a situation here at Boise State where you are getting bounced around from University office to office, feel like no one is really listening to you, or you believe you are getting the run-around, we want to help. Please contact Dr. Campbell or Dr. Pritchard and let us know how we can help.

Meet Our Team

Dr. Mary Pritchard

Advising Services Coordinator

Dr. Mary Pritchard received her Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Denver. She regularly teaches Psychology of Eating, Psychology of Health, Community Psychology, and Healthy Body, Healthy Mind. She is passionate about helping students find their career path and connecting them with resources to help them succeed. In her spare time, you can find Dr. Pritchard hiking, exploring slot canyons, climbing, or spending time with friends and family.

Reach out to Dr. Pritchard with any questions about degree planning, academic advising, graduate school, careers in psychology, or experiential learning opportunities available for Psychology majors.

If you are a current Boise State student, visit your Student Success Hub to schedule an advising appointment with Dr. Pritchard. You can book an in-person appointment here or book a virtual appointment here.

If you are not a current Boise State student, you can go here to Schedule an Advising Appointment with Dr. Pritchard.

Dr. Mary Pritchard received her Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Denver. She regularly teaches Psychology of Eating, Psychology of Health, Community Psychology, and Healthy Body, Healthy Mind. She is passionate about helping students find their career path and connecting them with resources to help them succeed. In her spare time, you can find Dr. Pritchard hiking, exploring slot canyons, climbing, or spending time with friends and family.

Reach out to Dr. Pritchard with any questions about degree planning, academic advising, graduate school, careers in psychology, or experiential learning opportunities available for Psychology majors.

If you are a current Boise State student, visit your Student Success Hub to schedule an advising appointment with Dr. Pritchard. You can book an in-person appointment here or book a virtual appointment here.

If you are not a current Boise State student, you can go here to Schedule an Advising Appointment with Dr. Pritchard.
Diana Reyes Vega

Senior Psychology Advisor

Hi, my name is Diana and I am currently a Senior at Boise State. I am majoring in Psychology, minoring in Family Studies, and also obtaining an Intermediate Spanish Certificate. I am interested in clinical and counseling psychology and in my spare time, I like to do some self-care, crochet, and binge-watch K-dramas. My goal as a psychology advisor is to help students with anything they may need regarding their academic and professional growth. I look forward to meeting with you!

Hi, my name is Diana and I am currently a Senior at Boise State. I am majoring in Psychology, minoring in Family Studies, and also obtaining an Intermediate Spanish Certificate. I am interested in clinical and counseling psychology and in my spare time, I like to do some self-care, crochet, and binge-watch K-dramas. My goal as a psychology advisor is to help students with anything they may need regarding their academic and professional growth. I look forward to meeting with you!
Madison Dixon

Psychology Advisor

Hello! My name is Madison and I am a Junior at Boise State pursuing my Bachelors in Psychology with a minor in Business. Additionally, I am a member of the Honors College. After I graduate, I am interested in a career in school counseling. In my spare time, you can find me cooking, learning to ski, singing in a band called Nervous Laugh, rollerblading, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. I look forward to working with you!

Hello! My name is Madison and I am a Junior at Boise State pursuing my Bachelors in Psychology with a minor in Business. Additionally, I am a member of the Honors College. After I graduate, I am interested in a career in school counseling. In my spare time, you can find me cooking, learning to ski, singing in a band called Nervous Laugh, rollerblading, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. I look forward to working with you!
Jada Matheny

Psychology Advisor

Hi! My name is Jada, and I’m a junior pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. After graduation, I plan to earn a Master’s degree in Counseling to continue my journey of helping others. Currently, I work at Buckle, where I enjoy helping and connecting with people. In my free time, I love reading, baking, exercising, and spending time with friends. As a psychology advisor, I’m passionate about supporting students in achieving their academic and professional goals. I look forward to meeting with you!

Hi! My name is Jada, and I’m a junior pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. After graduation, I plan to earn a Master’s degree in Counseling to continue my journey of helping others. Currently, I work at Buckle, where I enjoy helping and connecting with people. In my free time, I love reading, baking, exercising, and spending time with friends. As a psychology advisor, I’m passionate about supporting students in achieving their academic and professional goals. I look forward to meeting with you!
Grace Oberg

Psychology Advisor

Hi! My name is Grace and I am a Junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Family Studies. I am also a member of the Honors College and enjoy trying out various clubs and campus activities. I am particularly interested in abnormal and counseling psychology, and when I’m not busy with school, I enjoy running, reading, and spending time outdoors!

Hi! My name is Grace and I am a Junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Family Studies. I am also a member of the Honors College and enjoy trying out various clubs and campus activities. I am particularly interested in abnormal and counseling psychology, and when I’m not busy with school, I enjoy running, reading, and spending time outdoors!
Sophia Sims

Psychology Advisor

Hi, my name is Sophia and I am a senior majoring in Psychology and working towards an Intervention Specialist certificate. I hope to continue my studies in psychology and education in graduate school and one day work in the public school system. In my spare time, you can find me enjoying the outdoors, reading, doing arts and crafts, or hanging out with friends.

Hi, my name is Sophia and I am a senior majoring in Psychology and working towards an Intervention Specialist certificate. I hope to continue my studies in psychology and education in graduate school and one day work in the public school system. In my spare time, you can find me enjoying the outdoors, reading, doing arts and crafts, or hanging out with friends.