Psi Chi: The International Honors Society in Psychology

Membership

Students are invited to become members of Psi Chi in the spring of their sophomore year, on the basis of the following requirements:

• Completion of at least 3 semesters of college coursework
• Completion of 9 credit hours of psychology coursework
• A major in psychology
• A 3.25 or better average in psychology courses
• A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better
• A ranking in the top 35% of your class
• High standards of personal behavior
• An interview with Psi Chi officers
• Two-thirds affirmative vote of those present at a regular meeting of the chapter

Psi Chi Events

Psi Chi participates in a number of service events.

• Inside Scoop – Psi Chi hosts an old-fashioned ice cream social to discuss which courses to take next semester with other psychology students.
• Doom & Gloom with Dr. Bloom – Join Dr. Bloom for his annual Halloween fear lecture and movie!
• Providence College Psychology Conference – at the end of each semester, Psi Chi hosts a conference allowing all students who have conducted research during the semester to share their findings.

Ongoing Programs

• Psychology Student Mentoring – All new psychology majors will be assigned an upperclassmen Psi Chi member as a student mentor. Mentors are available to help their mentees with any questions they may have regarding coursework, class registration, internships, etc.