about psi chi:
Psi Chi is the international honors society in psychology.
Psi Chi was established internationally in 1929. The local chapter was formed in 1950. The Humboldt State University Chapter of Psi Chi is dedicated to promoting student awareness and interest in the field of psychology. Psi Chi provides members with scholarship opportunities and undergraduate/graduate research award competitions.
Membership in Psi Chi is open to students who are majoring or minoring in psychology, and attend an institution where a chapter is located, like HSU. Qualified candidates include those of any age, sex, sexual orientation, race, handicap or disability, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, and who meet the minimum qualifications. The Psi Chi Society membership fee is $65. This one-time fee pays for lifetime Psi Chi membership, a certificate of membership, and a membership card. There are no annual Society dues.
Applications are accepted at the beginning of each semester. You will receive an email at the beginning of the semester with information about how to apply and the specific deadline date.
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Requirements for Membership:
Undergraduate Applicants
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be enrolled as a major or minor in a psychology program (or a program psychological in nature)
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have completed at least 3 semesters or the equivalent of college course
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have completed at least 9 semester hours (or equivalent) of psychology courses at HSU
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have earned an overall GPA that is in the top 35% of their class in general scholarship (minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale)
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have a minimum 3.0 GPA in psychology courses
Graduate Student Applicants
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be enrolled in a psychology graduate program
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have completed at least one full semester of graduate coursework
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have an overall GPA of at least 3.00 in all graduate courses, including psychology courses
Transfer Student Applicants
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follow the same requirements as the undergraduate student applicant
Transfer student applicants who are already members of Psi Chi
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contact the Psi Chi faculty advisor at the new institution to complete an online transfer membership form
Process:
Prospective members must have an overall GPA of 3.0 and a GPA of 3.0 in psychology courses. If you are eligible for Psi Chi, the current Faculty Advisor will have sent you an e-mail stating so. Alternatively, you may also send an e-mail to the current Faculty Advisor (brandilynn.villarreal@humboldt.edu) to check if you are eligible for membership. Membership requires a $65 membership fee, with $55 going to the Psi Chi organization and $10 going to the HSU Chapter of Psi Chi. Once you have successfully applied for Psi Chi, instructions will be emailed to you giving instructions for paying this fee through the HSU Clubs Finances website. They will then submit your membership information and payment to the Psi Chi central office. After processing your information and payment, the Psi Chi central office will send us a membership card and certificate in your name.
*You must also apply online to Psi Chi Headquarters:
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