MA in Organizational Psychology New Student Checklist

Organizational Psychology MA Checklist

This checklist was developed to assist entering students with their transition to graduate study. 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. 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 and with your potential field placement site.

You should receive a welcome email from MAOP Program Director, Dr. Darlene Piva. This email provides many details such as: reading and preparation materials, upcoming events and what to expect in your first few weeks as a graduate student.

Registration

MAOP Program Director, Dr. Darlene Piva will register all students for courses.

Ed Tech Orientation

You will receive access to this online tutorial that introduces the student to the College’s technologies in Canvas, the Learning Management System used at WJC. You are required to complete this online orientation before attending the program orientation.

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. 

Orientation Week

  • Spring Orientation
    • Thursday and Friday, January 9-10, 2025
      8:00 AM–4:30 PM ET at William James College (On-Campus Orientation)
  • Fall Orientation
    • Thursday and Friday, August 21-22, 2025
      8:00 AM–4:30 PM ET at William James College (On-Campus Orientation)

This includes an optional breakfast with required programming beginning at 9:00 AM. Lunch is also provided. 

Students enrolled in the blended program are required to be on campus. Online only students are invited to be on campus, but only required to be virtual.

You are required to attend the full orientation days. Please note: There is pre-work to complete for orientation. Please visit the Canvas course for more information.

Start of Classes

Spring classes start the week of January 13, 2025. Make sure to login to Canvas and surf your courses prior to the first day of classes.