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Minimum Qualifications for Student Membership

1. Completion of at least 3 semesters (or 5 quarters) of the college courses.

2. Completion of 9 semester hours or (14 quarter hours) of psychology.

3. Registration for major or minor standing in psychology or for a program psychological in nature which is equivalent to such standings.

4. Undergraduates who are elected to Psi Chi must rank in the upper 35% of their class in general scholarship and, in those few instances which the cutoff for the upper 25% falls below a 3.00 GPA, must also have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00. They must also demonstrate superior scholarship in psychology, earning a minimum GPA in psychology courses of of 3.50.

5. For graduate students, an average grade of "B" or better in all graduate courses, including psychology.

6. High standards of personal behavior.

7. Two-thirds affirmative vote of those present at a regular meeting of the chapter.

Fees: There will be a life time fee (one-time) of $35 that goes to the national office and a $15 per year fee that goes to the UTA Psi Chi chapter.

Advantages

  • Psi Chi provides national recognition for academic excellence in psychology, an honor which can be noted on employment applications, vitae, and resumes.

  • Through membership in Psi Chi, students gain a sense of community with others in psychology and an identification with the discipline.

  • Psi Chi provides a local, regional, and national forum for obtaining information and developing perspectives about the field of psychology, learning about educational and career opportunities, and forming meaningful professional networks.

  • At the local level, chapter membership facilitates leadership development, interaction with other students who have similar interests, and service to the department and institution sponsoring Psi Chi.

  • Members receive a membership card and certificate and, through chapter mailings, copies of the Psi Chi newsletter. (Following graduation, members may subscribe to the quarterly newsletter.)

  • Psi Chi chapter activities provide students with valuable opportunities to develop one-on-one relationships with professors who can stimulate their interest in psychology, involve them in research projects, and write meaningful letters of recommendation for them.

  • Psi Chi encourages student research at the regional and national as well as local levels through undergraduate and graduate research award competitions and provides opportunities for students to present research and receive certificates recognizing their accomplishments at regional and national psychological association meetings.

  • Psi Chi sponsors outstanding programs at regional and national psychological association meetings. Members benefit not only from the programs, but also from the opportunity to meet leading psychologists and students from other chapters.
  • Membership in Psi Chi meets one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level in numerous professional and technical occupations in the United States government.

The intrinsic value of membership is rewarding to the achiever in that recognition of excellence leads to self-fulfillment and thus to self-realization. By recognizing that what you do does make a difference, you are stimulated to higher productivity. Accomplishments are enjoyed more when shared with others. Furthermore, the contacts made through Psi Chi will be valuable throughout your educational and professional careers. Concrete advantages of membership include:

The documents - a membership certificate and card which give you tangible evidence of membership

The references provided throughout one's lifetime (this 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-7 level in the Federal service.

Climaxing the benefits mentioned above is knowing that many individuals, by their caring, dedication, perseverance, and hard work, have made it possible to encourage young persons interested in psychology to strive for excellence - to reach toward that attainable star. The ultimate test of the value of any membership organization lies in the accomplishments of its members. In each year of Psi Chi's history, more and more members have undertaken graduate studies. Now in its 71st year, Psi Chi is well represented in the professional ranks of all the behavioral sciences. The membership directories of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society are studded with the names of Psi Chi members, both active and alumni. This is only one example demonstrating that the Society's purposes are being fulfilled.