BS in Psychology and Human Services New Student Checklist

Psychology and Human Services BS Checklist

This checklist was developed to assist entering students with their transition to the BS in Psychology and Human Services completion program. Please read it over carefully, and be sure to complete all the items as noted.

You should receive an email from the Information Technology (IT) Department with instructions on how to set up your email and access to all WJC systems. Check your junk/spam folder as it sometimes gets filtered there by your personal email. It is important that you set up your email and check it on a daily basis. You should use your WJC email to communicate with the college.

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Registration and Academic Advisor Assignment

You will receive an email from the Department Coordinator, Ms. Ana Bueso, with information on your course schedule. You will meet your academic advisor during orientation.

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Ed Tech Orientation

You will receive an email about this online tutorial that introduces the student to the College’s technologies. You are required to complete this online orientation before attending the in-person orientation.

All students are asked to bring their laptop to the college orientation.  If a student plans to work from a desktop computer or does not have a working laptop computer, please notify the Director of Undergraduate Studies, kerri_augusto@williamjames.edu. 

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Textbook List

Students should purchase required textbooks from their preferred vendor before the start of classes. Lists of required textbooks may be emailed to you in advance of the semester. Please check with your department coordinator for more information. When available, lists are also posted here. 

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Orientation

The mandatory  orientation for BSPHS students will take place on Thursday, January 4, 2024 from 9:00 am to 4:00 PM ET.

This is an on-campus orientation. We are located at 1 Wells Avenue in Newton, MA.

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Start of Classes

Classes start on Monday, January 8, 2024.