SONA is an online system where you can sign up for research studies and keep track of your credits earned. Credits are determined by the length of the study according to the following:
0.5 credit = 25 mins | 1.5 credits = 80 mins | 2.5 credits = 140 mins |
1.0 credit = 50 mins | 2.0 credits = 110 mins | 3.0 credits = 170 mins |
Please consult the course syllabus for the number of SONA credits offered by your course. How each credit is converted to points for your psychology course grade is determined by your instructor. Not all psychology courses offer research participation via the Course Credit Pool; please check the course syllabus.
You can only receive credit for participating in studies that you sign up via SONA. You can review your credits by logging into SONA and clicking on My Schedule and Credits. Researchers must record credit within 48 hours of the study. If credit has not been recorded after 48 hours, email the researcher in charge of the study and the Participant Pool Coordinator (be sure to include your name, NetID, study #, and date/time of your study appointment).