The Undergraduate Psychology Student Association (UPSA)

The Undergraduate Psychology Student Association (UPSA)

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Non-profit organization seeking to help Psychology Students at York Universtiy.

We offer FREE peer tutoring, mentoring, and social/academic events, as well as various volunteer opportunities. The Undergraduate Psychology Student Association (UPSA) aims to guide psychology students towards academic success through our academic, research and social support. Undergraduates can turn to the UPSA for information on various opportunities available within the field of psychology.

06/13/2026

A new episode of β€œWhat’s UP(SA)” is here! In this episode, Malisa, Mysha, and Aahana have an important conversation about how post-secondary students can struggle with Imposter syndrome.

Not only do they share their own experiences with Imposter syndrome, but they provide great advice and resources that students can use to overcome similar feelings πŸ’œ

Check out the full episode on our YouTube channel or listen on Spotify!

Co-Hosts: Nafisa Q. Malisa, Mysha Khan, and Aahana Dube

Script Writers: Grace Plante, Pamela Letassey, and Deanna Buljan

Edited by: Simran Virdee

06/08/2026

Thinking of becoming a volunteer? Here’s a glimpse into Malisa’s UPSA experience. πŸ‘€ From finding community to building professional skills, UPSA’s volunteer positions truly are a great opportunity for growth.

This is your sign to apply! The link can be found in our bio πŸ’œ

Photos from The Undergraduate Psychology Student Association (UPSA)'s post 06/08/2026

UPDATE: APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED

Volunteer applications are now due on Wednesday, June 10th, at 11:59 pm. If you're considering applying to be a peer tutor, general ambassador, or marketing ambassador, now's your chance! Check out slide 2 for some benefits of volunteering with UPSA πŸ‘€

For more information on these roles, visit our volunteer recruitment letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ch5S_o59wSoFvb74PmhLDsTb05VzUaND8in4xtdrnpI/edit?tab=t.0 (Link can also be found in our bio)

Application form: https://tinyurl.com/UPSA2026Volunteers (Link can also be found in our bio)

We look forward to reading your applications! πŸ’œπŸŒŸ

06/03/2026

Are you a upper year student who has received a A or higher in your psychology course? You might be eligible to be a Peer Tutor for UPSA!

And do you have a passion for teaching? Consider applying!

Benefits of being a PT with UPSA:
* Certificate from CCSC
* Leadership experience
* Play an active role in support student success
* Recommendation letters
* Gain community/ networking opportunities!
* Build connections with professors

Position requirements:
* Overall GPA above 7.0 (verified by CCSC)
* Received grade of A or A+ in the courses you choose to tutor

05/29/2026

UPSA'S RECRUITING!! πŸ’œ

UPSA, in collaboration with Calumet and Stong colleges, is now recruiting volunteers for the 2026-2027 school year! The Undergraduate Psychology Student Association aims to foster a positive community for psychology students at York, while also providing students with opportunities to gain meaningful experiences. This is a great opportunity to get involved on campus, network with your peers and faculty, and build upon professional skills.

Here's a brief overview of the volunteer positions:
🌟 Peer Tutors: Creating materials for peer tutoring sessions for various psychology courses, as well as leading tutoring sessions
🌟 General Ambassadors: Participate in tabling and facilitating events
🌟 Marketing Ambassadors: Assisting with photography, alongside creating/editing promotional content

Sounds interesting? πŸ‘€ Apply now!

More details about the position requirements can be found in the recruitment letter. Please make sure to read this carefully before applying: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ch5S_o59wSoFvb74PmhLDsTb05VzUaND8in4xtdrnpI/edit?usp=sharing

Application form: https://tinyurl.com/UPSA2026Volunteers (Link in bio!)

The application deadline is Monday, June 8th, by 11:59 PM EST. Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews via email by June 12.

Note: These positions are highly competitive; we ask that you ensure that you are fully able to commit to the role before submitting your application!

04/17/2026

UPSA's Pet Therapy Recap! 🐢🀎

Thank you to all of our lovely participants for joining us! We hope you had a great time de-stressing amidst the chaos of exam season. 🐾

All the best with finals, and we hope to see you soon! πŸ€

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Second Student Center, 317
Toronto, ON