Students become members by joining the chapter at the school where they are enrolled. The requirements are:

1) Completion of at least 3 semesters or 5 quarters of college courses.

2) Completion of 9 semester hours or 14 quarter hours of psychology.

3) Registration for major or minor standing in psychology or for a program psychological in nature which is equivalent to such standings, EEG. Social Work.

4) Undergraduates who are elected must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and rank in the upper 35% of their class (sophomore, junior, senior) in general scholarship. Furthermore, the applicant must have a minimum GPA in psychology courses of 3.0. Psi Chi accepts the standard university policy regarding grades.

5) For graduate students, an average of B or better in all graduate courses, including psychology courses.

6) High standards of personal behavior.

7) Two-thirds affirmative vote of those present at a regular meeting.

8) Submission of an unofficial transcript.

Applications for membership can be found in the Psychology office or downloaded using the link below. Applications must be returned along with an unofficial transcript, and a check in the amount of $45 made payable to Psi Chi by the application deadline at the start of the Fall and Spring semesters to the Psychology office, EP 301. Applicants who are accepted for membership will be welcomed to the society and awarded certificates of membership in biannual induction ceremonies.

You can download an application here

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