PsychConnect is here to help SUNY Oswego psychology students navigate the different programs of study offered by the Department of Psychological Sciences. This advisement team also supports students’ career development in various psychology-related fields. It is directed by Professor Melanie (Mel) Licatese and is currently staffed by two highly trained student peer-advising interns.
PsychConnect is made possible through a partnership between the Department of Psychological Sciences, the Career Services Office, and the Office of Experiential Learning.
What We Can Do For You
We can support your academic planning and success by:
- Helping you explore and identify which programs of study best fit your various personal, educational, and professional goals
- Assisting you in developing both short- and long-term academic schedules using myOswego and DegreeWorks
- Helping you understand the college’s general academic policies and procedures
- Providing you with appropriate referrals to faculty and/or department heads, academic support services, campus resources, and extracurricular opportunities
We can support your post-graduation professional planning and career development by:
- Connecting you to Career Services resources and programs that support a variety of career development needs such as career exploration, job and internship searching, networking, and graduate school searching, and interviewing
- Mentoring you in resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile development, and providing constructive feedback/grading on any course-assigned submissions
- Developing your general professionalism through spoken and written means
How to Connect
Mikey Halpainy-Livermore (left) is a senior majoring in psychology with a criminal justice minor. Mikey has been a TA for PSY 280 twice and loves to help students. One day, Mikey hopes to use that passion to obtain a Master’s in social work or another degree in the helping field. Mikey loves to draw and bake during free time.
Val Di Marco (right) is a junior psychology major with minors in both criminal justice and child advocacy studies. Val is also an international student from Italy and is interested in becoming a counselor or therapist one day.
If you are interested in meeting with Mikey or Val, you can visit them during drop-in hours or schedule a one-on-one appointment.
Mikey's Fall 2026 Hours and Location in 1 Lanigan Hall:
- Monday (Appointment only): 1pm-3:30pm using the PsychConnect booking link.
- Tuesday (Drop-In) : 2pm-5pm
- Wednesday (Virtually by Google Meet): 12pm-2pm
- Google meet code: ZEI-IONP-YUO
Val's Fall 2026 Hours and Locations in 1 Lanigan Hall:
- Monday (Appointment only): 1pm-4pm using the PsychConnect booking link.
- Tuesday (Virtually by Google Meet): 12:30pm-2:30pm
- Google meet code: HJH-KSVT-JVP
- Wednesday: 2pm-4pm
- Friday: 1pm-2pm
Schedule a One-on-one Appointment
Resources for Students
Interested in Joining Our Team?
Any current SUNY Oswego student - from any major - is welcome to apply to become a PsychConnect peer advisor through Handshake. Being a psychology major or minor is preferred, but it is not a mandatory requirement.
Please also note that we are especially interested in recruiting students who will be seeking post-graduate education and careers in student support services, higher education administration, human resources, and human services. In addition to reviewing candidates' academic records and overall fit for these positions, we also consider students' genuine dedication to the position and ability to prioritize PsychConnect's mission and responsibilities over other extracurricular commitments (e.g., work, clubs, other internships).
Presently, we only offer year-long paid internship opportunities (10 hours/week) on a very competitive basis. Applications are due on April 15 each year for positions starting the following Fall. For more information about these positions, please contact Prof. Mel Licatese.