Thinking of becoming a member of Psi Chi?

How to Join

Qualifications for Obtaining an Active Membership

The History of USU's Chapter of Psi Chi

The Psi Chi Constitution (National)

Benefits to joining Psi Chi:

The intrinsic value of membership is rewarding to the achiever in that recognition of excellence leads to self-fulfillment and thus to self-realization. By recognizing that what you do does make a difference, you are stimulated to higher productivity. Accomplishments are enjoyed more when shared with others. Furthermore, the contacts made through Psi Chi will be valuable throughout your educational and professional careers.

• Concrete advantages of membership include:

  • The documents--a membership certificate and a card which give tangible evidence of membership.
  • The references provided throughout one's lifetime (this service alone is worth the investment).
  • The experience gained by working with Psi Chi is excellent for building up a resume; it is difficult to attain that first managerial and creative experience.
  • Psi Chi is a springboard for professional growth. Opportunities are made available to the members for promoting their research, receiving national and international recognition, meeting and interacting with leaders in their field, and meeting Psi Chi members of other chapters who also will be future leaders.
  • The United States government recognizes membership in Psi Chi as meeting one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level in the Federal service

Climaxing the benefits mentioned above is knowing that many individuals , by their caring, dedication, perseverance, and hard work, have made it possible to encourage young persons interested in psychology to strive for excellence--to reach toward that attainable star.

The ultimate test of the value of any membership organization lies in the accomplishments of its members. Now in its 75th year, Psi Chi is well represented in the professional ranks of all the behavioral sciences. The membership directories of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society are studded with the names of Psi Chi members, both active and alumni. This is only one example demonstrating that the Society's purposes are being fulfilled.

Students who are involved in chapter activities throughout the year have a heightened probability of becoming Psi Chi Executive Council members later, giving students excellent leadership experience. All of this involvement can give you meaningful opportunities for leadership and learning as well as bring you closer to a group of students and faculty who have a similar passion for academic excellence. We will be having an induction ceremony this fall and again in the spring. With your lifetime membership (one-time cost of $50) you will receive a certificate, membership card and lapel pin, and --more importantly-- you will be eligible to participate in local, regional, and national opportunities offered by Psi Chi. Membership in Psi Chi is only open to students, so once you graduate you will not be eligible for membership.

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