Psi Chi
Membership Application
Office: Muen D442 Phone: (303) 492-5448
e-mail: psichi@colorado.edu
web page: psych.colorado.edu/~psichi/
What is Psi Chi National Honor Society?
Psi Chi, a National Honor Society in Psychology, is an organization that requires outstanding
academic achievement and provides opportunities for students to present ideas, interests, and
research at a regional and national level. At the campus level, Psi Chi members have
opportunities to connect with professors, explore new areas of Psychology, conduct research,
and play an active role in the operations and maintenance of the University of Colorado’s Psi
Chi/ Psychology Club chapter.
To join Psi Chi, students must meet particular academic criteria:
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Completion of at least 3 semesters of college courses (36 credit hours)
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Transfer students must have completed at least one semester at CU Boulder
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Completion of at least 9 semester hours of psychology
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Declared psychology major
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Undergraduates must have a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0 and a psychology
GPA of no less than 3.3 (not rounded up)
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Graduate students must have an average of “B” or better in all graduate courses in
psychology
If you believe you meet these requirements and would like to be considered for Psi Chi
membership, please include a copy of your degree audit that shows your psychology GPA and
overall GPA (available at www.colorado.edu/plus) and a lifetime membership fee of $100
along with this application. The application fee is non-refundable. Additionally, you will have
to schedule a time during office hours to meet with an officer to review your application. Please
allow at least fifteen minutes to meet with the officer and to complete additional paperwork.
For a complete application, please include:
____Registration fee of $100 (Make checks out to “Psi Chi”)
____A copy of your degree audit
____Interview with an Officer (written or completed during Officer office hours)
____Registrations cards (available online and in the office)
Prospective Member’s Signature___________________________________Date_________________
Applying for Psi Chi Membership:
Please provide the following information ONLY if you wish to apply to Psi Chi. Please be sure
that you meet ALL of the requirements and please print clearly.
Date_______________
First Name_________________________ Middle________________________
Last _________________________ SS#________________________________
Student ID#____________________________
Phone Number_________________________
Local Address______________________________________________
Apt #_______
City, State, Zip Code________________________________________
E-mail Address_____________________________________________
Major_______________________________ Expected date of graduation__________________
Expected semester of Psi Chi induction____________
Classification status by accumulated hours:
Sophomore (Second Semester) ____ Junior____ Senior____ Graduate Student____
Cumulative GPA_____
Psychology GPA_____
Total number of Psychology hours______ Hours currently enrolled in ______
Interview
Answer the following in typed essay form or complete an interview with an officer at the Psi
Chi office in MUEN D442.
Please answer both of the following:
1. Why would you like to become a member of Psi Chi?
2. What events or activities would you like to see Psi Chi partake in?
Please choose one of the following questions to answer:
3. What is your best quality?
4. What is your best accomplishment?
5. What do you want to do with your psychology major? What is your primary focus of
interest?
Office use only
DEGREE AUDIT____ GPA_____ PAID_____ LISTSERV _____
REG CARDS_____ EXCEL_____ INTERVIEW_____
Officer Signature____________________________________ Date___________________