There is a general agreement that the profession of psychology should work toward becoming more diverse to be more reflective of the constituents we serve. But how can that be achieved? We propose that an important first step to make sure that students facing barriers at the undergraduate level receive the support they need to continue in their education at the graduate level, and ultimately into the profession. In this session we will outline how creating inclusive climates at the undergraduate level can increase students' sense of belonging and success, and how this can be extrapolated to graduate training, and the profession of psychology at large. We will briefly cover the research we have done to support first year undergraduate students, and how this helps stem the loss of students as they progress through their education. We will also provide recommendations for how graduate programs, and the profession, can support retention, persistence, and success.
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