MPA Tour

The Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) Meeting is an annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois where researchers from all around the Midwest US present scientific papers and symposia on topics relevant to psychology. Students joining this study tour will learn to develop a professional plan for life after graduation and learn about current research in the field of Psychology.

Those wishing to support tours and help reduce the costs for students, please visit this link: andrews.edu/go/give/explearn

Weekly Lectures on campus: January 12 - April 30, 2026
Travel Dates: April 16-17, 2026

AU Campus & Chicago, Illinois

• Undergraduates: 1 credits of regular tuition + $55 course fee
• Graduate students: contact us

Most students will register for the course as part of their semester package. Those wishing to join the tour without registering for the course, contact Erica Bradfield at bradfiee@andrews.edu for pricing details. In most cases, we advise registering for the course if it can fit within your package as the cost will be covered by your tuition.

Cost covers round trip transportation between Andrews University & Chicago, lodging in 2-3 person rooms (individual beds) at the Palmer House Hilton, all meals (lunch Thursday through Dinner Friday), conference fees, and academic credit.
 

Students will register for one of the sections of PSYC405 listed below. The course is open to all students of any major and there are no pre-requisite courses required.

Choose one section:

• PSYC405-001 MPA Meeting (CRN: 1184) - Wednesdays 12:30-13:20
• PSYC405-002 MPA Meeting (CRN: 1185) - Wednesdays 14:00-14:50

If you have any questions email Erica Bradfield at bradfiee@andrews.edu or stop by our offices in Buller Hall, suite 211

To sign up, register for PSYC405 in Registration Central for Spring 2026

• January 12-April 15: Weekly lectures on campus
• Thursday, April 15
  • 7:30 am - AU bus departs for Chicago
  • 8:30 am-12:00 pm - Attending meetings
  • 12:00-1:00 pm - Lunch in small groups
  • 1:00-5:00 pm - Attending Meetings
  • 5:30-7:30 pm - Dinner & debrief at Flat Top Grill
• Friday, April 16
  • 8:30 am-12:00 pm - Attending meetings
  • 12:00-1:00 pm - Lunch in small groups
  • 1:00-5:00 pm - Attending Meetings
  • 5:30 pm - board AU bus to return (boxed dinner served on board)
• April 17-30: Post-Tour debrief in weekly course sessions