Purpose
The purpose of this organization shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.
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Benefits and Advantages of Membership
Psi Chi Convention
Every year Psi Chi holds a behavioral science convention. Students from
across the campus, and Georgia, are encouraged to present their research
before their peers and our faculty. After the convention, a dinner party
is held at which we get a chance to know each other a little better and awards from Psi Chi and
the department are presented. The dinner is a nice reward for all of
the hard work put into the convention and into the school year.
Social Functions
There are two initiation parties during the year, one held in winter
and one in the spring. There is also a fall quarter party to help all
new graduate students in getting to know each other and the graduate
students who have been around for a while. It also gives the undergraduates
a chance to learn more about psychology.
What are the Qualifications to Become a Member?
National Membership Requirements
For undergraduate students:
• Completion of at least 3 semesters or 5 quarters of the college course.
• Completion of 9 semester hours or 14 quarter hours of psychology.
• Undergraduates who are elected to Psi Chi must rank in the upper 35% of their class in general scholarship*. They must also demonstrate superior scholarship in psychology, earning a minimum GPA in psychology courses of 3.00. Psi Chi accepts the policy of the institution regarding grades .
For graduate students:
• An average grade of “B” or better in all graduate courses, including psychology. Psi Chi accepts the policy of the institution regarding grades.
For all students:
• Registration for major or minor standing in psychology or for a program psychological in nature which is equivalent to such standings.
• High standards of personal behavior.
• Two-thirds affirmative vote of those present at a regular chapter meeting.
How Do I Become a Member?
• Complete Psi Chi application form located in the main psychology office or download it here
• Fill out Psi Chi registration card located in the main psychology office or download it here
• Pay lifetime membership fee of $55
• Return all application materials to Tracey Villaveces in the Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office, Room 219.
- Deadline for Spring 2008: February 18 at 4:00 PM
- Deadline for Fall 2009: TBA
How Do I Get Involved Once I am a Member?
There are several ways to get involved in Psi Chi. One way is to become
an officer. Near the end of every school year, new officers are chosen
for the following school year. This may be the most visible way to get
involved. A second way is to help with the convention. If you do not
want to plan you may want to help. The Co-Chairmen solicit help from
almost every member of Psi Chi. Finally, another way to be involved
is to offer your suggestions to the officers. Maybe we can add something
new. Your suggestions will help us better serve you as members and maintain
a strong and viable organization.
Visit the National Psi Chi Homepage for more information.
Congratulations to our 2007 Fall Inductees!
Jonathan Barfield Laura Cabana Julie Coker Lauren Dattilo Jennifer Deiventura Jason Kinney Haleigh Sherbak Allison Starks James Williams Morgan Dorsey Nicole Fenton Laura Morena William Warren Jessica Brown |
Vinuta Naik
Lauren Kirsch Jamie Thomas Jordan Brocksmith Dakota Crump Katherine Volk Caroline Dana Jillian Dockery Kristen Baker Kevin O'Brien Lily Arfa Derek Smith Leah Adams Negar Nazari |
For questions regarding membership and events organized by Psi Chi, please contact Veronica Gilrane: nikkigl@uga.edu
Last Updated February 21, 2008