If I am a Psi Chi member, do I also need to become a member of the Psychology Club?
No. The Psychology Club is an attachment to Psi Chi and only for those who have not yet met the requirements for Psi Chi, who have submitted their Psi Chi application and are waiting for it to be reviewed, or who are interested in Psychology but are not a Psych major/minor.
Since Psi Chi and Psychology Club attend the same meetings, events, panels, what are the benefits of joining Psi Chi?
Induction into Psi Chi grants you a lifelong membership to this international honor society that exists to recognize scholastic achievement, and to encourage leadership, research, and creativity. With this membership you will receive international recognition for academic excellence in psychology. In addition, there is more than $400,000 available in annual awards, grants, and scholarships. Psi Chi actively helps members identify and obtain psychology-related careers. And so much more. More Information on membership benefits can be found at psichi.org. As a member of the Psych Club, you do not receive these benefits.
What are the financial commitments for Psych Club?
For the Psychology Club, the dues to be a member are $20 for the whole year (Fall and Spring Semester). These dues cover meetings, events, panels, etc. We will not be collecting dues at the September 15th meeting. More information about dues collection will be given after September 15th. If you have been formally inducted into Psi Chi, you do not pay the $20 since you have already paid the lifetime Psi Chi dues.
What are the financial commitments for Psi Chi?
Once your application has been approved, you will need to pay a one-time fee of $85 to Ms. Bonner in the UA Psychology Office. This covers your Psi Chi national dues ($55) and helps the UA chapter fund meetings, panels, events, etc). You will receive emails about this once you have officially been accepted into Psi Chi.
Are there attendance requirements for Psi Chi members?
There are attendance requirements to earn your Psi Chi honors cords for graduation. The attendance requirement to get these is participating in at least 2 meetings, events, service activities, tabling, and/or panels per semester. We recommend members participate in as many meetings/events as they can to get the most out of their membership.
Is there an attendance requirement for Psych Club?
There is no attendance requirement for Psych club members. Members are still required to pay the $20/year dues despite the amount of meetings/activities they attend. We recommend members participate in as many meetings/events as they can to get the most out of their membership.
Can seniors graduating this December, still be a member of Psi Chi and earn a cord while participating in club’s activities?
Yes! This year we will be inducting members into Psi Chi in the Fall and Spring. Induction for the fall will be in November and applications for Fall induction are due September 30th. Go ahead and apply at psichi.org and meet your attendance requirements before Induction in November.
I am graduating this December and I am a member of Psi Chi, what will be the criteria for receiving my cord?
In order to receive your honors cords, you will need to attend at least 2 meetings, panels, events during the Fall 2021 semester.
Would I still be able to become a member of Psi Chi when my major GPA meets the requirements, but my cumulative GPA doesn’t?
Per our bylaws from Psi Chi National, one must meet all the requirements to become a member including both the major GPA requirement and the cumulative GPA requirement. While you work on obtaining the requirements, you can be a member of the Psychology Club.
When and where do we meet for meetings?
Our first meeting is September 15th, 2021 from 6-7pm in Gordon Palmer Room 206. More information will be released about our future meetings. Our meetings are for both Psi Chi and Psych Club.
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I am currently in the Psychology Club and would like to apply to become of a member of Psi Chi, what are the requirements to become a member of Psi Chi?
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Completion of at least 3 semesters of college coursework.
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Completion of 9 hours of coursework in Psychology.
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Registration of Major or Minor in Psychology or related discipline.
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Minimum Overall GPA of 3.3. (based on top 35% ranking)
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Minimum Psychology GPA of 3.3.
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Two-thirds affirmative vote by chapter members.
How do I apply for Psi Chi?
The application can be found at psichi.org. Instructions on how to apply and a how-to video can be found on the members page of this website.
I would like to connect with UA Psi Chi/Psych Club and Psi Chi National on social media. Are there instagram pages I can follow?
Yes! We have an instagram for UA Psi Chi/Psych Club, follow @ua_psichi for important information regarding meetings/activities, officer spotlights, member spotlights, mental health awareness, Monday mental health reminders, how-to videos, and so much more! In addition you can follow Psi Chi National's instagram @psichihonor
I have a question regarding the club, who do I need to reach out to?
You can email the Psi Chi/ Psych Club email bamapsichi@gmail.com or fill out the "contact us" form at the bottom of this page.
How do I receive emails about the club?
Please fill out this form.
If I am unable to attend a meeting, how can I get the information that was shared at the meeting?
After each meeting, we will send a follow-up email to all members containing the information and slides presented at the in-person meetings.