Academic Advising for Neuroscience Majors

Incoming Freshmen

If you are an incoming freshman, please indicate on your advising information form that you are thinking about becoming a Neuroscience major, and you will be matched up with a freshman advisor who knows the program.

Incoming Transfer Students

If you are an incoming transfer student and have decided on declaring a Neuroscience major, please contact the Director, Coordinator, or another Neuroscience advisor as soon as you matriculate to discuss your curriculum.

Current Students Interested in Declaring a Neuroscience Major

Please note that Fall 2025 is the last semester that MATH 106 Elementary Probability and Statistics is included in the Neuroscience curriculum.            

If you are a current student interested in declaring a Neuroscience major, choose an advisor appropriate to your academic interests and goals. To make your choice, contact an advisor directly from the list below, attend an NSCI informational session, or set up an appointment with Professor Porter, who can help you choose. 

Students should consult the Registrar's online catalog page for current Neuroscience major requirements. 

Neuroscience Major Advisors (click name to see faculty research and interests):

• Greg Conradi Smith (Applied Science)
• Jennifer Bestman (Biology)
• Margaret Saha (Biology)
• Josh Burk (Psychological Sciences)
• Cheryl Dickter (Psychological Sciences)
• Catherine Forestell (Psychological Sciences)
• Pamela Hunt (Psychological Sciences)
• Paul Kieffaber (Psychological Sciences)
• Christy Porter (Psychological Sciences)
• Brian Rabinovitz (Psychological Sciences)
• Megan Raddatz (Neuroscience)
• Jennifer Stevens (Psychological Sciences)