Psi Chi International Honor Society
WELCOME TO PSI CHI
The MCLA chapter of the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology was installed in December 2002.
Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, was founded in 1929 with a mission to encourage excellence in scholarship and advance the science of psychology. More than 900,000 lifetime members have joined including Distinguished Members such as Drs. Albert Bandura, B. F. Skinner, and Phillip Zimbardo. A few popular Membership Benefits include international recognition for academic excellence, as well as access to psychology-related publications and more than $400,000 in annual awards and grants.
Lifetime Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students, transfer students, full-time and part-time faculty members, and alumni. Individuals become members by joining their local Psi Chi chapter. See our specific membership requirements.
After potential members are approved by a local faculty advisor, all 1,100+ Psi Chi chapters process their new members on our online system. The Psi Chi Headquarters, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, manages the Society under the direction of the Board of Directors, who are Psi Chi members elected by the chapters to guide the Organization.
Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for Psychological Science (APS). Our sister honor society is Psi Beta, the national honor society in psychology for community and junior colleges.
The purpose of Psi Chi shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.
Psi Chi Goals
The International Society provides immediate academic recognition to its inductees, and provides programs, conventions, research award competitions, certificate recognition programs, national and chapter awards, research grants, and national service projects. The Society's local chapters offer a nurturing climate congenial to members' creative development.
Psi Chi awards and grant - for more information visit psichi.org
- total over $400,000 in funds available annually.
- offer a smaller pool of competitors than many other programs, because the majority are open only to members.
- are available to undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty members.
- take the form of stipends, grants, and awards.
- have application deadlines throughout the year.
- fund regional research, travel to conventions, and in some cases, unrestricted travel to psychology-related events.
- are peer reviewed by volunteer doctoral faculty.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
As the international honor society in psychology, Psi Chi serves as an invaluable conduit at the heart of many members’ personal and professional successes.
By becoming a Psi Chi member, you will join a community of like-minded scholars with which you can engage throughout your education and career. You’ll also have access to specialized resources and educational content to develop career-relevant skills, find jobs, gain acceptance into graduate school programs, and even support your mental health.
Psi Chi offers more specialized opportunities for your psychology education and career path than any other honor society.
- Become a Psi Chi member for life.
- Receive international recognition for academic excellence in psychology.
- Apply for awards, grants, and scholarships available exclusively to members.
- Identify and pursue psychology-related careers.
- Access networking and leadership opportunities to build your future in psychology.
- Become a published author in our peer-reviewed journal and other publications.
- Enjoy members-only discounts and benefits.
- Develop invaluable professional relationships with students, faculty, and industry professionals in all areas of psychology.
- Research opportunities prepare you for the next chapter of your education and career.
- Psi Chi provides educational and professional programming at local, regional, national, and international conventions.
- Your local chapter offers numerous ways to develop valuable leadership skills.
Requirements for Membership
- be enrolled for a major, minor, or conferred credential in a psychology program or a program psychological in nature
- have completed at least 3 semesters or equivalent of full-time college coursework
- have completed at least 9 semester credit hours or equivalent of psychology courses
- have earned a cumulative GPA that is in the top 35% of their class (sophomore, junior, or senior) compared to their classmates across the entire university or the college that houses psychology (minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale)
- have a minimum 3.0 GPA average for psychology courses
I'M A PSI CHI MEMBER—NOW WHAT?
Apply for Awards and Grants
Earn scholarships, research grants, grants for convention travel, chapter leadership
awards, and fellowships. The only way to find out if you could win is to complete our online applications!
Learn and Publish Your Work
Psi Chi publications share career and graduate school advice, advances in psychology, chapter support,
and more. Browse our magazine, peer-reviewed journal, podcast, blog, and webinar series.
Attend Conventions
Discover upcoming events to network with fellow members and meet psychology trailblazers. Psi Chi provides
unique educational programming, free convention swag, research awards, and travel
grants.
Show Your Psi Chi Pride
Purchase Psi Chi graduation regalia and other popular products like our apparel, bracelets, and chapter supplies. Bundle
deals are also available.
See Latest Psi Chi Service Opportunities for Students