Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology.
Requirements for membership are:
1. Completion of at least three semesters of full-time courses, not including the current semester.
2. Completion of at least 9 units of psychology courses.
3. Declaration of a major or minor in psychology.
4. Minimum overall GPA of 3.00.
5. Minimum psychology GPA of 3.30.
6. Ranking in the top 35% of one’s undergraduate class in overall GPA.
The deadline for submission is Thursday, September 22, 2011. You will be notified promptly of our
admission decision.
The Psi Chi National Membership fee is $45 and the chapter fee is $15 (total $60). This one-time fee
provides for a lifetime Psi Chi membership and the Certificate of Membership and funds events organized
by our chapter. Please submit a check for $60 (made out to Psi Chi) with your application. If you are not
accepted to Psi Chi, your check will be voided and returned to you.
In addition, please attach a copy of your Unofficial Transcript, available on your WebSTAC account, as
well as a completed Psi Chi registration card.
You may e-mail your completed application to psichi@artsci.wustl.edu or place it in Psi Chi’s mailbox
(located in the Psychology Building’s mailroom, room 207A). Please be aware that if you choose to email
your application it is not considered complete until you turn in your $60 check to the Psi Chi mailbox.
Attached you will find a brief description of Psi Chi. Our chapter of Psi Chi sponsors several events for
psychology students. Last year, we hosted a number of events, including an Applying to Graduate School
forum and an information session on post-graduate degrees such as Ph. D, Psy. D, M.S.W, M.D. in
Psychiatry and Occupational/Physical Therapy. In addition, Psi Chi hosted a Lab Smorgasbord in which
professors will discuss current research opportunities at WashU. This year, we will sponsor similar
events, depending on the interests of our members. Psi Chi encourages your participation in the events we
host throughout the year.
Psi Chi members also contribute to one of two Psi Chi subcommittees: Community Service and
Programming. When applying, please consider which subcommittee you would prefer to serve and how
you could contribute to your subcommittee of choice.
We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application. If you have any questions, please contact
us (psichi@artsci.wustl.edu).
Sincerely,
Psi Chi Executive Board 2011-2012
Washington University in St. Louis
Application for Membership in Psi Chi
The National Honor Society in Psychology
Name ________________________________________________________________________
Last,
First
Middle
Current Address ________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
Permanent Address _____________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
Current Phone # _______________________ Permanent Phone # ________________________
Social Security # ________________________ E-mail Address __________________________
Year in School _______________________ Expected Graduation Date ____________________
Major(s) _________________________________ Minor(s) _____________________________
Overall GPA _____________
Psychology GPA* ______________
*See Psychology Undergraduate website to calculate:
http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~psych/undergradevents/undergradevents.htm
*Only courses registered as psychology classes (L33) count towards your Psychology GPA.
Application Essay
Please type your essay to the following prompt on a separate sheet of paper. Use 12 pt. Times
New Roman font and double space throughout. Include your name as a header in the upper left
corner and please limit your response to one page.
Describe your reasons for choosing psychology as an area of study. Specifically, what area of
psychology most intrigues you? Why? What about your interest in psychology makes you a
valuable addition to Psi Chi?