|
|
 |
|
Psi Chi: The National Honor Society in Psychology
What is Psi Chi? Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology whose purpose is to recognize, encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of students of psychology. To achieve these goals, Psi Chi offers a wide range of local, regional, and national programs to enhance the learning experience of its members. Membership in Psi Chi is open to all undergraduates who meet the eligibility criteria for their local chapter. Am I Eligible? The criteria for the Tufts chapter are: 1. An overall GPA of at least 3.50*. 2. The completion of at least 4 courses in psychology and an overall psychology GPA of at least 3.60*. 3. General Experimental Psychology, Biopsychology, Clinical Psychology, and Engineering Psychology majors must have completed Psychology 31. * If your overall GPA or your psychology GPA does not meet the foregoing standards, you may petition to become a member of Psi Chi by submitting a personal statement describing your accomplishments in your major and why you believe you qualify for Psi Chi. You must also submit the name of at least one faculty member who may be consulted regarding your petition. How Do I Apply for Membership? If you would like to be considered for membership in Psi Chi please complete either Application Form 1 or Form 2 in the Psychology Department, 490 Boston Ave, OR print the forms from this website (Form 1, Form 2). Return the completed form and any required supporting materials to the mailbox of Professor Joe DeBold in the Psychology Department by October 1 for Fall semester induction and February 1 for Spring semester induction. Questions? Email the Department. |
