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Ways to get involved

There are many ways to get involved in the field of psychology both on campus and off campus!

Please click the link below to learn more about Psi Chi, the undergraduate psychology honors society:

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Psi Chi is a great opportunity to network:


Benefits of Membership:

  • Provides national recognition for academic excellence in psychology
  • Provides a local, regional, and national forum for obtaining information and developing perspectives about psychology
  • Provides students with valuable opportunities to develop one-on-one relationships with professors who can stimulate interests.
  • Students gain a sense of community with others in psychology
  • Provides over $225,000 annually in awards and grants to it's student members, faculty, and chapters
  • Encourages students research at the regional and national as well as local levels through undergraduate & graduate award competitions
  • Looks great on resumes & employment applications

Requirements for Membership:
  • Both undergraduate and graduate students who major or minor in Psychology
  • Completion of 3 semesters or 5 quarters of the college courses
  • Completion of 9 semester hours or 14 quarter hours of psychology courses
  • Ranking in the top 35% of one's class in general scholarship
  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in both psychology classes and in cumulative grades

Contact Information:


Janet Schichnes
Office:  704F Gruening
Phone:  (907) 474-6163