Graduate and undergraduate degree offerings are available. The Department of Psychology at UIC is rated in the top 50 in the country in research productivity.
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), one of only 88 Carnegie level-one research universities in the nation, is the largest institution of higher learning in the Chicago area. Our faculty are engaged in a broad spectrum of research, supervision, and graduate training. In recent years, our level of extramural funding (which provides support for state-of-the-art laboratories and research oppo
05/08/2026
A beautiful start to graduation weekend 🎓✨
Seeing our students in their regalia never gets old. So proud of our PhD graduates and all they’ve achieved as we head into the PhD Hooding Ceremony. Let the celebrations begin!
04/24/2026
Such a great time at the UIC Undergraduate Research Forum this Monday!
We’re so proud of all the students who presented their research. It was amazing to see everything they have been working on come together. Here’s a few highlights of our students with their projects!
A big thank you to our faculty mentors and to for bringing this all together.
01/21/2026
Getting ready to apply to a summer job or grad school? Join the Psychology Undergraduate Research Readiness (PURR) Program for a virtual workshop designed to help psychology majors and related fields learn about how different elements of an application (CV/resume, cover letter, personal statement, etc.) can work together to build one cohesive professional narrative. We’ll walk through the different aspects, and then learn about how you can use each element to bring a different side of yourself to an application, so that you can confidently present your skills and experiences in a wholistic, consistent story. Sign up for this virtual workshop using the QR code; Hope to see you there!
01/15/2026
The Psychology Department and Psi Chi Honor Society are hosting the biannual Matchmaker event next Thursday, Jan 22 from 4:30-6pm in BSB 145. This event is for undergraduate students seeking research opportunities in psychology and neuroscience. Matchmaker connects undergraduates to UIC faculty and graduate students who are conducting research and want research assistants. We hope to see you there!
RSVP link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKihEOkt8IiN7VfBFtJgGMeQXlt9qHz0bTSA5yaQjiHTey7g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115982832012633220877
01/12/2026
Welcome Back UIC and UIC Psychology students; wishing you a warm, fun, and productive semester!
12/16/2025
Snow much to celebrate! ❄️ Wishing our community a safe and joyful winter break, and a huge congratulations to our Fall 2025 graduates!
10/21/2025
Ready to take the next step in your academic journey? Join the Psychology Undergraduate Research Readiness (PURR) Program for a hands-on workshop designed to help psychology majors and related fields build a polished, professional curriculum vitae (CV). Bring your draft or start fresh—we’ll walk through what a CV is with real examples, share insider tips, and provide personalized feedback to help you confidently present your skills and experiences.
09/29/2025
Considering grad school? Join the PURR Program for an engaging workshop to unpack the application process and get advice from two experienced graduate students. Hope to see you there!
09/22/2025
Fall is here! What are you most excited about?
08/25/2025
Welcome to all UIC and UIC Psychology students! We can’t wait to see you around campus this year!!