4.6

Adrian Andelin

Psychology - University of Washington

4.6
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
90%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.6
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

90%

Would Retake

84

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What Students Say

“At some point, you will realize that he doesn't know what he's talking about”

PSYCH355 - 1.0 rating

“Also, he never shuts up about his dog”

PSYCH355 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

68%

Textbook Required

0%

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Based on 81 reported grades
A+: 32
A: 21
A-: 12
Not sure yet: 9
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Caring (21)
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Reviews (84)
4.0
4.0
PSYCH430
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2019
Would take again

You can tell that Dr. Andelin cares about what he's teaching and wants you to love the material as much as he does.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
PSYCH355
Grade: B+
Nov 9, 2019
Would take again

Dr Andelin cares about his students, that is evident. However, this is his second quarter being an lecturer at UW. His teaching style and grading methods are still being ironed out. A 2.5 in his class is an 80% which is pretty rigorous. his test questions are too verbose and even though exams are 70% of your grade, they are only 25 questions!

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Caring
4.0
4.0
PSYCH355
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2020
Would take again

Hes a good guy and definitely accessible outside of class. I like him and I like his straightforward lecturing but he is annoying in a few ways. His test policy is that ANYTHING in the 400 page textbook or lectures is fair game. He asks about tiny microscopic details and writes way too lengthy questions. You cant miss class, polls will kill you.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Test heavy
3.0
2.0
PSYCH355
Jan 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Adrian was super nice, however it was obvious how desperate he was to be liked. His lectures were interesting but it was obvious he read the book last night and was just going off of that. Sometimes, I felt as though he didnt really understand the experiments he was explaining to us. Also, he never shuts up about his dog.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
PSYCH355
Grade: B
Jan 21, 2020
Would take again

Incredibly nice guy with a clear grading criteria and he's knowledgeable. Grade relies heavily on in-class polling but he has panapto. Exams are 25-40 questions all multiple choice but the questions can be very specific and long. You have to know the material well - go to most lectures, take notes, read the book, review panaptos to do well.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
PSYCH355
Grade: A-
Jan 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

At some point, you will realize that he doesn't know what he's talking about. In class, he seems to be knowledgable, funny and approachable, but towards the end of the quarter, you'll know what I'm talking about. He doesn't accept alternate answer even though his answer is DEFINITELY wrong and if you don't see him reply to your email -> rejected

4.0
3.0
PSYCH333
Grade: A+
Mar 12, 2020
Would take again

attendance is not mandatory, but it counts for up to 5% extra credit which is generous. study guides are super useful for whats going to be on the exam, and the exams are not too difficult although he through in 1-3 questions that are a wild card. about 45 multiple choice questions per exam. overall would recommend him for this class.

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EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
PSYCH332
Grade: A
Mar 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This class was very difficult. Get ready to read the whole textbook or you will not do well. Was very confused most of the quarter as what he taught in the slides did not match up with what was in the exams (all from the textbook).

Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
3.0
PSYCH333
Grade: A+
Mar 28, 2020
Would take again

The exams aren't too difficult if you did your readings and review the study guide. Pollev points were 5 extra credit points but he did have some trick questions to catch the people at home (they wouldn't get any ec for the rest of the quarter). Easy material and quiz sections weren't mandatory unless there's a project!! He also loves his dog a lot

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PSYCH355
Grade: A+
Jun 10, 2020
Would take again

This class was online during COVID, but that didn't stop Dr. Andelin from giving amazing zoom lectures! He reviews previous lectures almost daily and drops your lowest exam. His dog is so cute!! The exams were more than fair, but then again they were open-book. I read almost all the assigned reading but probably don't need to. I recommend!!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYCH333
Grade: A+
Jul 5, 2020
Would take again

Truthfully, had two classes with Dr. Andelin. He respects students, asks for a lot of feedback to his teaching. Most grades are depended on quizzes, which are not very difficult if you spent time reading the textbook and reviewing his lecture slides. He also offers a lot of outside class help. You will learn a lot with him if you spend some effort.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYCH355
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 1, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Andelin is by far my favorite professor in the Psychology department. He makes every lecture fun and interactive, and if you do all the polls you get 3% added to your overall grade. The tests aren't hard and the homework is usually just readings. 11/10 would recommend

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH355
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Andelin is a cut above the rest. Cares about students and is truly knowledgeable. Learning about Cognitive Psych was a joy. Read the book before class to really get the most out of class. For Covid era online class this was great, lectures were fun and fresh just like being in the classroom. Classwork aided learning and exams were fair.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2020
Would take again

This was one of my favorite classes at UW so far. 3 midterms, weekly quizzes and reading assignments, but the worst of all 3 categories is dropped. Final cant be dropped but tests are super easy if you ready and study. Prof Andelin is super funny and makes the class very enjoyable. Poll everywhere each class that counts as extra credit too!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2020
Would take again

The best professor I have taken at UW! I really enjoyed his lectures and hw assignments. Try your best at reading the book/notes and learning the concepts as it will help you to get an easy A on exams. P.S. his dog is awesome!!!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: B
Dec 28, 2020
Would take again

I need more professors like Dr. Andelin. The class is a lot to take in, but I live for his dog and all the pictures of Bodhi scattered throughout his presentations. Andelin care a lot about his students and is an awesome person to talk to during office hours.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He is a nice, friendly, and approachable professor. Yet, too much homework: 2 papers (3-4 pages) through quarter, online quizzes every week, reading the textbook 40-60 pages a week, reading assignments (around 1-2) every week, asking question on Packback 1 question and answer 2 others questions a week,4 midterm every 2 week, and final.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYCH333
Grade: A+
Mar 23, 2021
Would take again

I really enjoyed this class. His lectures cover a lot of information in a decently concise manner, and his assignments are manageable. There are quite a few of them, including papers, article summaries, and quizzes, but they aren't too difficult if you do the readings and attend lecture. There are lots of extra credit opportunities as well!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Andelin is amazing! He makes the class engaging (online) with pics of Bodhi. He always tries to answer all questions raised in class and is an overall very helpful and enthusiastic professor. The class overall isn't very hard if you keep up with readings or lectures. 4 midterms (tests), 1 final. Easy grading.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYCH355
Grade: A+
Jun 21, 2021
Would take again

This teacher is literally amazing. He cares so much about his students and works really hard to make lectures interesting and engaging (like watching the office clips). There are 3 noncumulative midterms and 1 cumulative final, but he drops one. Weekly quiz/discussion, 2 papers, and extra credit polleverywhere for attending class. Best teacher ever

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2021
Would take again

This class is absolutely great! I had this prof for PSYCH 101 and it was just amazing. The content from 101 and 202 will overlap, so its a bit easier to understand concepts. His participation is not mando, but will offer extra credit if you do show up and answer his Poll everywhere questions. Pay attention and you'll get a minimum 3.5, easy A.

Respected
Participation matters
Hilarious
4.0
5.0
PSYCH202
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Andelin is a fun professor and he is definitely knowledgeable. But his style of teaching is not that reassuring and responsible for his students. There was a blank picture in exam and he just sent us an email and pretend there is the picture. As we open it, it was his dog Bohdi (Bohdi is cute but you wont feel happy when that happen

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Andelin has been a wonderful professor because he puts effort into teaching and making sure students understand the material being taught! Not only is he great at teaching, but he's also an educational and professional comedian! I would 100% take his class again because I actually learned a lot without even wanting to try. Great job, professor!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Jan 10, 2022
Would take again

If you go to class everyday, you can get 2 extra points to your grade. Lectures are a little boring as its just the presentation of info. 4 exams, first 3 you can drop your lowest and final is mandatory. Read the textbook, go to class, ask questions, study; youll do great!

Participation matters
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
2.0
PSYCH355
Grade: A+
Mar 3, 2022
Would take again

Look, he's a fairly good lecturer which is what most of the class will be and tho there is a fair amount of hw its all easy. I just don't like the pop culture references on exam questions and (crucify me idc) I just don't care about the dog.

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EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Mar 22, 2022
Would take again

I really like how he teach he always make the lecture fun and not boring lol if you love dog I guess you would get along with him. This class requires a lot of reading but don’t worry quiz and test are easy just make sure to read the textbook and listen to his lecture and you will be solid :)

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
4.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Mar 28, 2022
Would take again

Professor Andelin was great. It is clear from his lectures that he is passionate about teaching psychology. He cares about his students doing well and trys to make lectures fun and engaging. He wants you to do well and the class is easy to succeed in.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 28, 2022
Would take again

This professor has an engaging lecture style with a sense of humor and vibrant tone. He clearly loves this subject and wants us to learn all about it. He also talks a lot about his dog (Bodhi) and includes a pic in every lecture, which, hello!!All lectures are recorded but class is more fun. Grading is really fair across many assignments.

Participation matters
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
PSYCH355
May 31, 2022
Would take again

There are four exams, a quiz about every week, review questions every week, one discussion post a week, and poll everywhere questions for extra credit, with the lowest score in each category is dropped. The material itself isnt difficult, but some of the exam question are long and make you think, so if you can manage your time well, youll be fine

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Jun 14, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Andelin was a great teacher for Psych 101! I enjoyed how up he was with the times. Lectures are not necessary, but can have specific questions on tests. The every other day in-person lectures were okay, although I prefer in person. Can show annoyance if certain questions are asked though, so pay attention to not miss things! Loved this class!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Online Savvy
1.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Jul 15, 2022
Would take again

The class is easy and concepts are clear. Lectures were unnecessary-- he took nearly everything on his slides from the book-- I only went to lectures and didn't read the book and got a 4.0. The issue with Dr. Andelin is that he is disrespectful to students and TAs. He constantly misgendered a TA and is not understanding in difficult circumstances.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Oct 21, 2022
Would take again

Dr Andelin is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. He make learning fun and relatable. Love his jokes and his dog. 12/10.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Nov 29, 2022
Would take again

This class was super easy, basically all memorization. Dr. Andelin is a great lecturer and very funny as well. Highly recommend taking it for an easy elective.

3.0
5.0
PSYCH202
Grade: B-
Dec 7, 2022

His lectures are engaging. He loves his dog a lot. He will extend 1 thing for you per quarter maybe more if he likes you, but he did not like me. This is my 2nd time taking this course. I had to retake because I had a medical issue and missed the final and he would not extend it even though I had doctors and ER notes. So... dont get hurt.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2022
Would take again

He is an amazing professor who if you study the study guide well will do fine in the class. He is caring and really has a passion for teaching I recommend him to everyone

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
3.0
5.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2022

Like many students in the class, I only took biopsych because it's a prerequisite for the psych major. Professor Andelin is very friendly and charismatic, but he struggles to answer questions well and his study guides for exams are unhelpful. He often curves exams which is nice. I like him as a person, but I don't think he's an effective teacher.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

I absolutely loved his class. His lectures were super funny and the only thing that was actually making me get out of bed for the 8am class time. It was mainly memorization, and if you just review the study guide it'll be super easy and fun.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2022
Would take again

1. A lot of homeworks. But if you complete them carefully, your grades will be good. 2. 4 Exams. 3 Midterms and 1 Final. The lowest Midterm will be dropped. 3. Textbook readings are recommended but not required. I fell like if you attend class everyday, it is fine to not read the textbook.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2022
Would take again

I took this back in Jan 2022, so it was partially online. Concepts were super easy. The dog is adorable. Easy 4.0

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2022
Would take again

This Professor is really good. He answers student questions well, his lectures are interesting, his criteria is clear, he holds office hours, and he's really kind. One time I forgot to write my name on the exam; rather than throwing my exam in the trash, he graded it and I got my score. Best of all, he drops the lowest assignment for every category

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Dec 29, 2022
Would take again

I've had Dr. Andelin before and he's great! Sometimes a little cocky, but aside from that he's passionate about psychology and you can tell he loves what he does. Class is overall pretty easy, tests are closed note so be sure to study, but as long as you do the work on time and well, you will do great in his class. A LOT of info though for sure.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Jan 12, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Andelin is a kind person! His exam will not be difficult if he takes notes carefully, and will provide a lot of extra credits.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Feb 17, 2023
Would take again

He has really entertaining lectures, and he brings his dog on the last day of class.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
PSYCH355
Grade: A-
Mar 9, 2023
Would take again

This class would be unbearable if it were any other prof. This course has a lot of information and homework. The tests are DENSE. You must read the book and attend class to succeed. This is the only time I have read the entire book for a class and genuinely enjoyed and understood it. His teaching style is very effective. Nearly perfect professor.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Mar 11, 2023
Would take again

I would recommend this class because Dr. Andelin does a great job at explaining things in an interesting way. He relates things we learn to real life scenarios, which makes things easier to comprehend. He also talks about his dog a lot, it's so sweet. This class has a lot of busy work and requires a lot of memorization, but it's all very doable.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2023
Would take again

Andelin is super entertaining, understanding, and informative. The class was great and not hard to follow at all!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
4.0
5.0
PSYCH355
Grade: A+
May 18, 2023
Would take again

Great lecturer and super nice! We were graded on many different things, but the exams were brutal. So much material and the study guides were super broad. He's bad with communicating sometimes too, especially with canceling class. That being said, he's probably the most entertaining professor I've had at UW and I would definitely recommend him.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A-
Nov 13, 2023
Would take again

Very passionate about the subject. You do need to study for this class, but it's not too bad. As long as you pay attention and attend lectures, you'll get an A. He's just a really nice funny guy, who makes the material fun to learn. Would definitely recommend.

Hilarious
Respected
Lecture heavy
3.0
5.0
PSYCH355
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 20, 2023
Would take again

I don't intend to subject to any halo effects. His teaching style is overall phenomenal but has the potential for information overload. Concepts are highly specific and exams had ambiguous and complex wordings that can mess you up. His dog was interesting but I found him went too fast in lectures & occasionally did not address my questions clearly

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2023
Would take again

A genuinely wonderful professor across the board. He cares for his students, wants them to succeed, and has the cutest dog in the world (I love you Bodhi). Make sure to do the textbook readings and go to lectures to fully understand content. He drops lowest grade from every assignment category, including exams, and is ultimately one of the best.

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Amazing lectures
Hilarious
3.0
4.0
PSYCH355
Grade: A-
Dec 5, 2023

Very engaging lecturer but exams and quiz questions are poorly worded in my opinion. Also grades attendance every day with poll everywhere which is problematic. Otherwise, he's nice and you can tell he cares about students, just not my favorite teaching style or class structure. I can see how it might work well for a different type of learner

Participation matters
Respected
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2023
Would take again

I frickin love this man and his dog. Be prepared to read a lot and attend/watch all lectures. If you do, you will need to study minimally since it's just lots of memorization. Superrr knowledgeable and hilarious. 4 midterms, weekly quizzes and graded class participation. But he drops the lowest score from all categories! Fav class i've ever taken.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2023
Would take again

This by far is my favorite class and professor I have had at UW so far. The class is hard but if you read the textbook and go to lecture, you will be fine. I wish I could take this class again. Its amazing.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Jan 1, 2024
Would take again

Many people don't like him for 355, but for 202 which I feared because of what people were saying, he made it so easy. It was almost difficult to not do well. Just go to the lectures (which are fun af), read the textbook (which is actually engaging for once), and do the work. Fantastic professor who teaches at a good pace!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Jan 16, 2024
Would take again

do the readings early and you'll be fine. Dr. Andelin is a super amiable and nice guy, don't be afraid to go up and ask questions if you're confused about anything and its an easy A.

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5.0
5.0
PSYCH430
Grade: A+
Mar 1, 2024
Would take again

His teaching was so lucid & I could clearly see his passion in neurobiology. Content-wise, this is one of the toughest class in psychology with many arcane biology details to master. 3 open exams, 2-3 polls/class, weekly quizzes & scholarly journal presentation and summaries to polish your critical analysis skills.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Andelin is goated fr. Love his dog. 4 tests, one of which is dropped (including the final, so you can get away with not taking it). One thing in each grading category is dropped. I hate lectures but his were entertaining and soothing.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
PSYCH333
Grade: Not sure yet
May 15, 2024
Would take again

Although this class can be hard at some points, Professor Andelin makes it a welcoming environment. 4 tests, one of which can be dropped, and most of the text information you can get from the PowerPoints. Study guides provided. Really funny and has a great dog. Side note, I think the organ of Corti should be called the organ of Bodhi.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A-
May 29, 2024
Would take again

Had a blast

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: B
Jun 1, 2024
Would take again

One of the best professors I had here. I highly recommend taking his class. I found it super entertaining and he's just a great guy. If I could I'd take his class again just for fun. He knows so much information and make the class very intriguing.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH355
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2024
Would take again

Prof Andelin is a great lecturer that keeps class interesting. He made the content easy to understand. I would say that the way quiz/exam questions were phrased sometimes were a bit confusing, but you should still do well if you keep up with lecture and textbook readings. Bohdi (his dog) is really cute, you'll get to hear a lot about him.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Nov 30, 2024
Would take again

one of the best professors I've had! I will definitely take other classes that he teach! Just stay on top of your studying and you'll do great, especially that everything is graded fairly!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Goated prof with goated dog. If you want entertaining lectures with a cute dog named Bodhi, 10/10 class for you. 4 exams, one of them you can drop. Lots of extra credit opportunity. To do well in this class, minimal effort is just paying attention in class and reading the textbook with flashcards. Good luck.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2025
Would take again

I always looked forward to attending the lectures because the Professor's lectures are enjoyable and he always shares pictures of his dog! The class in general wasn't as difficult as I anticipated, and I learned a lot. There's a clear grading criteria that he states on the syllabus and his exams were all multiple choice.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PSYCH355
Grade: A+
Mar 12, 2025
Would take again

This is my second course with Dr. Andelin. He is super helpful and genuinely cares for his students. This course is a little more challenging than 202, the workload is manageable. I recommend go to his office hour if you are confused about course contents. Exams are not difficult as long as you understand the lecture and reading contents.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Mar 14, 2025
Would take again

content can be difficult but andelin is a great teacher and made lectures engaging and understandable. you will need to do the reading but he makes good study guides for tests, your lowest test score gets dropped. pollev questions for attendance but there are drops and ways to make up the points

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
PSYCH355
Grade: A-
Mar 21, 2025
Would take again

Basically as long as you read the text book and go to lecture you'll do great. I like his grading style of dropping your lowest grades from each section of your grade. Poll everywhere is for credit, but he often reissues questions from poll everywhere on exams so getting these questions is really helpful

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PSYCH355
Grade: A+
Mar 22, 2025
Would take again

Andelin is one of the best psychology professors I've had at UW. I'm about to graduate, but he's someone I'll truly miss. If you're unsure whose class to take, just choose his!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Mar 24, 2025
Would take again

Professor Andelin was an amazing lecturer and kept the class extremely engaged. His midterms were extremely easy, as long as you studied the content and took notes in quiz section. Also, the reviews before the midterm were very helpful. Overall, I highly recommend taking his courses.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
PSYCH333
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Andelin is well organized and has clear grading criteria. I really enjoyed the flow of this class. I recommend doing the textbook reading prior to the lecture, as it makes more sense. He goes somewhat fast which I like, but without doing the readings before lecture it can be harder to absorb more in-depth info. No complaints, loved this class!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PSYCH355
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2025
Would take again

This course was super interesting and was one of the easiest psych classes I've taken at UW. There are a lot of terms and memorization for the exams but he allows you to make a notecard (front and back) to help with that. Dr. Andelin also provided an extra credit essay assignment for those wanting to boost their grade towards the end of the qtr.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH355
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2025
Would take again

I took Adrian for bio psych and he wasn't my favorite professor but this class made me love him as a teacher. Just keep up with the readings and go to class and take notes and you'll do good. Drops lowest exam scores

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 18, 2025
Would take again

Great! I am really enjoying the course!

Tough grader
5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: C+
Jun 2, 2025
Would take again

One of the best professors I've had. He has a good choice of TA's who grade fast and good feedback. He explains really well and genuinely cares about his students. If you really pay attention, the class is easy and it's so interesting too as a psychology major. I'm really happy I went down this path, especially with Adrian Andelin

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A-
Jun 4, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Andelin is an amazing Psychology professor. His workload may be gigantic, but I believe it's all part of learning introductory psychology. His lectures are meaningful and complement the textbook, and are overall informative and worth it. Would 100% take his classes again, and his dog, Bodhi, is adorable.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Jun 6, 2025
Would take again

Such an enthusiastic lecturer! His dog Bode is so cute and lectures are interesting but move fast. Extra credit is chill and helps a lot. Lets you drop lowest exam grade!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2025
Would take again

Professor Andelin is for sure one of my favorite professor's I've ever had. Psych 202 was amazing! He gives very informative lectures and as long as you stay on top of the readings and assignments you're almost guaranteed to get a 4.0. He's super funny and so kind during office hours. Make sure to meet his dog Bodhi on the last day of class!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2025
Would take again

Professor Andelin is an amazing professor!! I was very nervous about taking Psych 202 because i'm not the biggest fan of bio, but I really enjoyed his class. Very upbeat, easy to talk to, loves his dog! He shows a pic of his dog at the start of the lecture everyday. 3 exams and the final is optional. Allowed a notecard on exams. Such a good guy.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A-
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

Your grade in this class is mainly decided by four exams, but he drops the lowest one and allows notecard use, so barely anyone takes the final. It is much easier to do the class like this. The textbook we used was lovely and his lectures were very good, but fast-paced. I would recommend him for sure. Very, very interesting material.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

He's very knowledgeable about the coursework, and his lectures are engaging. He's very kind and would show us pictures of his dog at the beginning of class everyday which was adorable. Very good teacher who I highly reccomend.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2025
Would take again

PSYCH 101 is a very easy class (note sheet permitted so no need to memorize), but Dr. Andelin still makes it very fun and enjoyable

Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2025
Would take again

Although this class is completely outside of my major, the way he taught it made it fun. The textbook and lectures were clear and had supplementary graphics. He also would show a lot of pictures of his dog, which was really cute. Lectures are fast paced, but he also has a decent amount of extra credit opportunities. Overall a good guy!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Andelin's PSYCH 202 course was certainly more difficult than his PSYCH 101 class, but nonetheless, he was effective in connecting lecture concepts to the textbook readings. In every lecture, you could just tell he was passionate about what he was teaching and confident in students' retaining knowledge. Overall, a great person, and great teacher

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Andelin manages to simplify complex content in a way that anyone can understand, something very important for complex topics like neural communication. He is an incredibly engaging lecturer and prepares students extremely well for the exams. Couldn't recommend him more, he really made my Biopsych experience special!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
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