Psi Chi: The National Honor Society in Psychology
Psi Chi is an alliance of chapters located in more than 1000
senior colleges and universities in the USA. Membership is granted to those involved in graduate or undergraduate
studies and have made psychology their major area of concentration. Psi Chi has two important objectives.
One of these is to reward each member with academic recognition; this is received just by being
inducted. The second objective is to aid each member in the maturing of his or her creative
development and accomplishments. As a result of dedication and hard work many Psi Chi members have
moved on to distinguished careers in psychology.
Interested in joining Psi Chi?
The following are required: completion of at least 3 semesters of college courses, at least 12 credit hours
in psychology, and registration for major or minor standing in psychology. Undergraduates who are elected
to Psi Chi must rank in the upper 35% of their class (sophomore, junior, senior) in general scholarship;
must demonstrate superior scholarship in psychology, earning a minimum GPA of at least 3.50 in psychology
courses; and recieve a two-thirds affirmative vote of those present at a regular meeting of the chapter.
For those transferring to Rutgers from a university other than Rutgers, 9 credits must have been completed
at Rutgers-Newark. Applications are available in the Psychology main office Smith Hall Room 301 or downloadable
from
here