Graduate Student Handbook for Experimental Psychology, Department of Psychology (2025-2026)
Graduate Student Handbook, Experimental Psychology
Handbook Overview
Welcome to the Experimental Psychology Graduate Program! This handbook is intended to help you make the most of your experience as a graduate student, to familiarize you with policies and procedures of the program, and to clarify expectations.
The information contained in this handbook is based on Experimental Psychology program policies as of the date indicated on the cover page. However, requirements and procedures change periodically, so check the Experimental Psychology and the WSU Graduate School’s websites regularly to ensure that you are following the most up-to-date procedures.
Because the handbook is updated periodically, make sure you use the most recent version which is posted on the Psychology Department’s website (psychology.wsu.edu) and is also available in the program’s Microsoft Teams folder.
Handbook Quicklinks
- Handbook Overview
- Program Introduction
- People
- Admissions
- Expectations for Graduate Student Behavior
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy
- Annual Academic Performance Evaluation
- Financial Support
- Fellowship and Grant Opportunities
- Medical and Parental Leave
- Facilities and Resources
- Specialty Areas of Training
- Curriculum
- Degree Requirements and Timeline
- Master’s Degree
- Doctoral Degree
- Preparation of Thesis and Dissertation Proposals
- Filing Program Paperwork
- Faculty in Experimental Psychology
- Notice of Nondiscrimination
- Forms (listing and location)
- Appendix List (departmental/program forms)