BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
International Recognition
- Validates one’s hard work and academic excellence
- Boosts one’s resume, vitae, employment/graduate school applications, etc.
Relationships & Networking
- Creates and builds friendships with faculty and other psychology students who have similar interests, goals, and motivations
- Provides an environment for giving and receiving encouragement from fellow members and faculty in academic pursuits
- Opens the doorway for future research opportunities, letters of recommendation, scholarships, etc.
Opportunities for Financial Support from Psi Chi
- Over $400,000 are available in national awards, grants, and scholarships every year
Psi Chi Journal
- A national, fully reviewed, quarterly journal of outstanding undergraduate and graduate research (https://www.psichi.org/page/journal_main#.XT8lxpNKhHQ)
- Platform to promote and be recognized for research
- Selected students have the opportunity to present their research at regional and national psychological association meetings
- Being published in this journal can differentiate you in regard to resumes, vitaes, employment/graduate school applications
Decoration & Documentation
- Members receive a certificate at the induction ceremony
- Psi Chi offers ropes and other graduation adornments
Federal Service
- The US government recognizes membership in Psi Chi as meeting one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level in numerous professional and technical occupations in federal service
More Than A Resume Builder
- Way to become involved and to learn about educational and career prospects
- Psi Chi experiences are a valuable way to develop your perspective on the study of psychology and determine your direction
Access to Fun and Beneficial Events
- Socials with other members and faculty (not to mention free food!)
- Free workshops and speakers are held every semester
- Access to conferences and other educational events
For more benefits of membership, please visit https://www.psichi.org/page/member_benefits#.XT8fLpNKhHQ.