Psi Chi

Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is open to undergraduate psychology majors who meet the minimum qualifications:

Membership Requirements

  • Completion of 15 credit hours in psychology courses (excluding Introduction to Psychology courses)
  • Registration for major standing in psychology
  • An overall cumulative GPA of 3.00, and a 3.30 GPA in psychology courses
  • High standards of personal behavior
  • Two-thirds affirmative vote of those present at a regular chapter meeting

Benefits of Membership

  • 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 at the GS level in the Federal Service.
  • Psi Chi provides a great opportunity to network with fellow psychology majors and faculty.

For More Information

If you would like to attend a meeting, contact Dr. Michael Richardson, Psi Chi advisor, michael.richardson@uc.edu, 4150B Edwards One, (513) 556-5592.