Psi Chi International Honor Society
Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, was founded in 1929 to advance the science of psychology and promote academic excellence. While it began as a community for psychology students conducting research, it has since expanded to support scholarship, service, and professional development.
With over 1,150 chapters and more than 750,000 lifetime members, Psi Chi is one of the largest and most respected honor societies in the U.S. It is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and an affiliate of the APA and APS.
Psi Chi publishes Eye on Psi Chi, a quarterly magazine highlighting member achievements, and the Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research, which features peer-reviewed work by undergraduate, graduate, and faculty members.
The Society’s name reflects its mission: Psyche (mind) represents scholarship, and Cheires (hands) symbolizes fellowship and research.
Benefits of Membership
- receive recognition for academic excellence
- enjoy lifetime membership (the national registration fee of $55 is the only payment ever made to the national organization)
- gain access to $400,000 in awards and grants
- develop leadership skills
- network at Society conventions and build invaluable contacts
- subscribe to electronic publications
- publish research in a scholarly journal
- meets one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level in numerous professional and technical occupations in the US government
The true value of Psi Chi lies in the accomplishments of its members. Each year, more members pursue graduate study and advance in the behavioral sciences. Psi Chi alumni are well represented in the professional ranks, with many listed in the membership directories of the APA and APS—clear evidence that the Society’s mission is being fulfilled.
Requirements
Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have made the study of psychology one of their major interests and who meet the minimum qualifications:
- be enrolled as a major or minor in a psychology program (or a program psychological in nature)
- have completed at least 3 semesters or equivalent of college coursework
- have completed at least 9 semester hours (or equivalent) of psychology courses
- 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)
- have a minimum 3.0 GPA in psychology courses
There is no application process. If you meet the membership requirements, the Psi Chi faculty advisor will contact you and invite you to join Psi Chi.
Faculty Advisor
AY24-25 Officers
- President: Nadia Lonnberg ’25
- Vice President: Ashley Johnson ’25
- Secretary: Elsa Oates ’26
- Social Media Manager: Leonardo Montenegro ’25
Administrative Assistant
- Angie Draheim ’03