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Why should you become a Psi Chi member?

 

  1. You will recieve international recognition for your academic excellence in the field of psychology. You can list this honor on an employment application, vitaes, or resumes.

  2. There are many awards, scholarship, and grant opportunities for members that are offered every year. These include travel grants to attend conferences across the US. These are available to undergraduates, graduates, faculty members, and our chapter.

  3. All members gain access to three great publications, including Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research, Eye on Psi Chi, and Psi Chi Digest.

  4. Opportunity to publish your research in the Psi Chi Journal of Undergraduate Research. (Some of our members have!)

  5. Connect with your peers and Psychological Science faculty. 

  6. Becoming an active member opens leadership experience and volunteer opportunities.

  7. Bragging rights! You can wear a snazzy cord and pin at your graduation!

 

Joining Psi Chi is an important step in advancing your future.

All of the aforementioned membership benefits were designed to specifically enhance your psychological career. Together, Psi Chi members are proud of all that their Society has accomplished, and they look forward to continuing to unite with people just like you who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and furthering the field of psychology. Join us TODAY to become a part of the largest student psychological organization in the world!

 

Are you eligible?

 

To be eligible for Psi Chi as an undergraduate at CCSU, you must:

  • Have at least second-semester sophomore status (i.e., have at least 45 credits completed from CCSU and other institutions);

  • Have completed at least 9 credits in Psychological Science (from CCSU);

  • Have earned at least a 3.3 GPA in Psychological Science courses (from CCSU);

  • Have earned the following overall cumulative GPA based on your current credit status:

    • Second-Semester Sophomores: 3.08

    • Juniors: 3.14

    • Seniors+: 3.27

  • Have earned at least a B in Research Methods I (PSY 221) OR an average of a B in Research Methods I & II (PSY221/222).

 

If you are an undergraduate transfer student, you must have completed the equivalent of 1 full semester of study (i.e., 12 credit hours) at CCSU, earned at least 9 credits in Psychology at CCSU, and have completed PSY221. Your cumulative GPA and your Psychological Science GPA is based solely on your record at CCSU.

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To be eligible for Psi Chi as a Master's student at CCSU, you must:

  • Have earned at least a 3.5 GPA in Psychological Science courses from CCSU;

  • Have earned at least a 3.0 GPA overall; and

  • Have earned at least a B in Research Design and Analysis I (PSY 596) OR in Research Design and Analysis I & II (PSY596/597).

 

If you were inducted into Psi Chi at a different institution, you are welcome to transfer your affiliation to CCSU. But this is not necessary to be recognized as a Psi Chi member here at CCSU.
 
Please note that our admission requirements meet the minimum standards set by Psi Chi National Office AND include special requirements as written in the by-laws of our Psi Chi chapter and endorsed by the Department of Psychological Science.

 

Want to apply?

 

If you meet these requirements and want to become a member, please:
  • Complete the membership application ONLINE at http://www.psichi.org/?page=JoinToday.
  • Obtain copies of your transcripts (they can be unofficial) from ALL institutions  of higher education where you have taken courses;
  • Make out a check to Psi Chi for $57.00 ($55 is a one-time cost for LIFETIME membership; $2 is for processing fees) - cash and money orders are also accepted; and
  • Submit transcripts and payment to Dr. Marianne Fallon, in 218 Marcus White Hall.

"I love being a part of Psi Chi because it presents so many opportunities to get involved. We're still a very young chapter, so it's a great chance to contribute ideas and help shape the future of a successful organization at CCSU. It's been a lot of fun brainstorming fundraisers and ways to give back to both the CCSU and New Britain communities, and I know it's only going to get increasingly rewarding!"

- Kim Iacino

"I joined Psi Chi because I wanted to contribute and be a part of something larger than myself within the field of psychology. I met the most wonderful people, especially my fellow group of officers who are focused on making the Psi Chi chapter of CCSU the best it ever will be!"

- Kate Dibble

“Being a member of Psi Chi is very enjoyable. As a member, there are many opportunities for students: build one’s college resume, develop new ideas for the CCSU chapter of Psi Chi, volunteer within the community, and communicate with students who are dedicated to the field of Psychological Science.”

- Judah Butler

"As a member of Psi Chi, I have gotten much more involved on campus. I have met people who are as excited about psychology as I am and I have even gotten the opportunity to try to publish my paper in the Psi Chi Undergraduate Journal!"

- Jaclyn Vancour

"I became a part of Psi Chi because I wanted to meet others who are interested in Psychology and community outreach. We are a young chapter with bright ideas and a great officer team whose enthusiasm is contagious. I joined to be a part of something special and hope others will follow!"

- Rachel Lindberg

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