University of Wisconsin Whitewater

Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is open to graduate and undergraduate men and women who are making the study of psychology one of their major interests and who meet the minimum qualifications. Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Psychological Society (APS). Psi Chi’s sister honor society is Psi Beta, the national honor society in psychology for community and junior colleges.

Psi Chi functions as a federation of chapters located at more than 990 senior colleges and universities in the USA. The national office is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A national council composed of psychologists who are Psi Chi members and who are elected by the chapters, guides the affairs of the organization and sets policy with the approval of the chapters.

In addition, the national organization provides national and regional conventions held annually in conjunction with the psychological associations, including research award and grant competitions, and certificate recognition programs. The society publishes a quarterly magazine, Eye on Psi Chi, which helps to unite and inform members, as well as recognize their contributions and accomplishments. Another publication, the quarterly Psi Chi Journal of Undergraduate Research fosters and rewards the scholarly efforts of undergraduate psychology students and provides a valuable learning experience by introducing them to the publishing and review processes.

Students become members by joining the chapter at the school where they are enrolled. Psi Chi chapters are operated by student officers and faculty advisors. Together they select and induct the members and carry out the goals of the Society. All chapters register inductees at the national office where membership records are preserved for reference purposes. The total number of memberships preserved at the national office during the first 72 years is over 402,000. Many of these members have gone on to distinguished careers in psychology. For additional information about Psi Chi, visit the organizations website at www.psichi.org.

How do I join Psi Chi?

Minimum Requirements:

3.0 cumulative GPA or higher
9 completed credits in psychology
Must be a psychology major or minor
$35.00 Lifetime membership fee
3.0 GPA or higher in psychology major or minor

Benefits of Psi Chi Membership:

The intrinsic value of membership is rewarding because it is recognition of outstanding academic achievement and dedication.
Psi Chi provides the opportunity for leadership experience, service, and networking with faculty and peers with similar interests and goals.
Psi Chi is a nationally recognized organization with chapters at approximately 1000 universities in the United States.
Psi Chi gives students the chance to learn more about graduate school, research, and career opportunities.
Our chapter is very helpful in promoting valuable research experience, both with psychology faculty and in society.
The United States government recognizes membership in Psi Chi as meeting one of the requirements for entrance at the OS-7 level in Federal Service.
Ultimately, the benefits and rewards of Psi Chi are dependent on the dedication and enthusiasm of its members, so join us at our meeting and bring your ideas!