BECOME A MEMBER

CURRENT MEMBERS

As a Psi Chi member, you are recognized for academic achievement in the field of Psychology or Neuroscience. Members have opportunities for networking with professors and students, access to Psi Chi’s library, getting involved on campus and earning a Psi Chi scholarship! There are some qualifications for Psi Chi members. If you qualify, print an Application form or stop by the Psi Chi Office (PY 278) to get an application.

Requirements for Membership:

  1. 1.Completion of at least 3 semesters of the college course.

  2. 2.Completion of 9 semester hours of psychology.

  3. 3.Registration for major or minor standing in psychology.

  4. 4.Undergraduates who are elected to Psi Chi must rank in the upper 35% of their class (sophomore, junior, senior) in general scholarship with a minimum overall GPA of 3.37. In addition, they must also demonstrate superior scholarship in psychology, earning a minimum GPA in psychology courses of at least 3.50. Psi Chi accepts the policy of the institution’s registrar regarding grades.

  5. 5.For graduate students, a minimum GPA of 3.75 or better in all graduate courses, including psychology.

  6. 6.High standards of personal behavior.

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


Inductions

Inductions are held in the Fall and Spring semester each year. Upon acceptance, inductees and current members will be invited to the Induction ceremony. Attire is business casual for all of those attending and a dinner usually follows.

 

Psi Chi Scholarship

Psi Chi offers a $500 scholarship to an outstanding Psi Chi member each year. Interested members must submit an essay at the end of the year. In addition to the essay, participation in Psi Chi events (i.e. attending meetings, bringing food for the bake sales, tutoring, etc.) will be considered.


Psi Chi Library

Did you know that Psi Chi members have access to an array of academic textbooks? They can be great for GRE preparation! Access to these can books is easily arranged. Just stop by the Psi Chi Office (PY 278) during the executives’ office hours or send us an email! A list of the books we currently have can be found here: Library Books


Psi Chi Events

Check out the events tab for a calendar of upcoming events. Previous Psi Chi events include Celebrate EveryBODY Week, Bake Sales, Amethyst House Willy Wonka Chocolate Carnival, Inductions and Induction Dinners, Meals for Members, Help Lick the Blues with CAPs, Pumpkin Painting, Trivia Night at Buffa Louie’s, Beer, Brains, & Bowling Social, & Pizza Sales.


Psi Chi Merchandise

Show your Psi Chi pride by ordering an IU Psi Chi T-Shirt! T-Shirts are 3/4 sleeve length and feature the psychology of an IU student. Only $15!

Graduating? Be sure to order honor cords and honor stoles!

Order forms featuring pictures of graduate regalia and t-shirts can be found here. Forms can be returned to the Psi Chi office (PY 278) during office hours or dropped in the mailbox outside our office.