Psi Chi
What is Psi Chi?
No, it is not a sorority or fraternity. Psi Chi is an international honor society in psychology. By applying, being accepted and inducted, and paying the one time due of $70, you become a Psi Chi member for the rest of your life. A one time fee of $60 is made to the National Psi Chi organization ($55 Lifetime Member fee plus $5 processing fee).
Why Join Psi Chi?
Being a Psi Chi member looks great on your resume. You have access to local, regional, and international forums involving psychology and other people who are interested in it. Psi Chi provides opportunities for you to present any research you may have done, along with chances to publish your work. As a member, you are eligible for specific awards and grants. Once a member, you have access to these benefits for life!
New Applicants
The requirements include:
For undergraduates:
- Be a declared Psychology major or Psychology minor (this includes the major concentrations in Psychobiology and I-O Psychology, as well as the minor in I-O Psychology)
- At least 36 credits completed (transfer credits + New Paltz credits)
- At least 9 credits completed in Psychology (transfer credits + New Paltz credits)
- At least 3 credits completed in Psychology at SUNY New Paltz
- 3.50+ GPA at SUNY New Paltz (overall GPA) – you can find this on your transcript or progress report
- 3.50+ GPA in Psychology courses at SUNY New Paltz (major or minor GPA) – you can find this on your progress report
For graduate students:
- Current enrollment in the M.S. in Psychological Science
- At least 9 credits completed in the program in which they are enrolled
- 3.50+ graduate GPA in the program they are enrolled in
If you have any further questions please email us at: psichi@newpaltz.edu
