Student Handbook - Argosy University

Student Activities
Buddy System
The Peer Program matches a current student with an incoming first year to be their “buddy”. This
person is here to answer any questions you have regarding starting your program at the Argosy
University, San Francisco Bay Area. Contact information will be provided to you at orientation.
Student Activity Board
The Student Activity Board is located in the Student Lounge. This board is for students to
connect with each other to study, find running partners, play sports, go to the movies, etc.
Tentative Student Events
September: Welcome Back Party
October: Halloween Event
November: Winter Ball
April: Spring Fiesta Party
June: Summer Mixer
More student events will be announced at a later date.
Annual Events
New Student Orientation: Each start of each term, the Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area
holds a mandatory student orientation for each program of study to welcome our incoming
students. It is important to attend this orientation to receive pertinent information relating to
the policies and operations of the Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area while meeting
faculty, staff and fellow students.
Brown Bag Lunches: Brown Bag Lunches are meetings and lectures regularly held during lunch
hour. In the past, topics have included from working with diverse populations, student/professor
round table on academic standards at the Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area, resume
writing, Internship placement, interviewing, and application process for Practicum.
Student Government Elections: Nominations for student government begin in February and
elections are held at the end of March. Your newly elected student government officers take
office the beginning of the summer term.
Student Government Meetings: Student Government has meetings on average once a month
in the student lounge. These meetings are open to all students to discuss concerns and issues.
Student Organizations
Students are encouraged to contact the Director of Student Services if you are interested in
developing or being a part of a campus student organization or committee. Current and previous
organizations have included; Diversity, and Gender.
Professional Organizations
APAGS American Psychological Association for Graduate Students (APAGS) is involved in
legislation affecting the field of psychology, issues concerning graduate students in the field
of clinical psychology and implementing rules and regulations for graduate programs. The
APAGS bulletin board is located in the upstairs hallway in front of the clinical training office...
www.apa.org/apags/
APA All clinical psychology students are encouraged to become members of the American
Psychological Association (APA) by filling out the application located on www.apa.org.
Other organizations include:
CAPAGS: http://www.cpapsych.org/associations/6414/files/files/applications/mem-app.pdf
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy: www.aamft.org
California Association for Marriage and Family Therapy: www.camft.org
Association of Family Therapist of Northern California: www.aftnc.comEducation and Business
organizations are also available. Please contact the departments for further information.
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