Psi Chi

What is Psi Chi?

Psi Chi is Psychology's National Honors Society. It was founded in 1929 based on discussions that took place at KU.
That is why we are Charter # 1!

Benefits of joining Psi Chi:

  • When you become a member of Psi Chi, you are a member for life.
  • You get to graduate wearing a special cord.
  • The documents a membership certificate and card which give tangible evidence of membership.
  • The references provided throughout one's lifetime (this service alone is worth the investment).
  • The experience gained by working with Psi Chi is excellent for building up a resume; it is difficult to attain that first managerial and creative experience.
  • Psi Chi is a springboard for professional growth. Opportunities are made available to the members for promoting their research, receiving national and international recognition, meeting and interacting with leaders in their field, and meeting Psi Chi members of other chapters who also will be future leaders.
  • The United States government recognizes membership in Psi Chi as meeting one of the requirements for entrance to the GS-7 security level in the Federal service.

You can find more benefits of membership at http://www.psichi.org/about/benefits.asp

Prospective members must:

  • Have a minimum 3.25 GPA overall (minimum 3.5 in Psychology)
  • Have Completed at least three semesters of college.
  • Be a officially registered as a Psychology Major (or allied field emphasizing Psychology)
  • Have high standards of academic conduct (no academic misconduct on their record)

Check out the application for Psi Chi.

Check into our Honors Program too!

PAPA & Psi Chi co-sponsor many great events!