Psi Chi

Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology.

Upcoming Events
Upcoming UDM Psi Chi events are posted on the first floor of Briggs, near the Liberal Arts Office. Psi Chi pins, honor cords, and sweatshirts are for sale, please speak with a Psi Chi officer for more detials.

If you are interested in joining UDM Psi Chi please contacts the Psychology Office at (313) 993-6124.

Psi Chi is the National Honors society in Psychology. Our Psi Chi Chapter provides you with the opportunity to join Psi Chi if you meet certain standards required by Psi Chi and the Association of College Honor Societies (a governing body for college honor societies).

Membership in Psi Chi is an earned honor which is for life. A permanent record of your membership is preserved at the Psi Chi National Office and may be used for reference purposes such as applications for graduate school and jobs.

Fees

The Psi Chi national membership fee is $35. This one-time fee is for lifetime membership, a certificate suitable for framing, and a membership card. There are no annual national dues, but each chapter may have a fee. The UDM Psi Chi Chapter fee is $10.

Membership Requirements

Among the National Organizational Requirements For Membership:

1. Completion of at least 3 semesters or 5 quarters of the college course.
2. Completion of 9 semester hours or 14 quarter hours of psychology.
3. Registration for major or minor standing in psychology or for a program psychological in nature which is equivalent to such standings.
4. Undergraduates who are elected to Psi Chi must have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00 and a ranking in the upper 35 percent of their class (sophomore, junior, senior) 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.
5. For graduate students, an average grade of "B" or better in all graduate courses, including psychology.
6. High standards of personal behavior.
7. Two-thirds affirmative vote of those present at a regular meeting of the chapter.