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Psi Chi, The National Honor Society in Psychology |
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Psychology majors, joint majors, and minors who meet certain entry requirements established by the national organization and the local chapter have the opportunity to join Psi Chi. The requirements for membership are:
You must be a declared psychology major, joint major, or minor.You must have completed at least 5 psychology courses at Middlebury. (Courses which are in progress do not count toward this requirement.)You must have an overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.50, and a psychology GPA of 3.50 AND rank in the top 35% of your class.
Membership in Psi Chi is an honor. A permanent record of your membership is preserved at the Psi Chi National Office and may be used for reference purposes such as applications for graduate school and jobs. The Psi Chi national membership fee is $35. This one-time fee is for lifetime membership. There are no annual national dues. In addition, Psi Chi members are eligible to present research papers at national and local conventions, and may participate in undergraduate research award competitions.
Psychology majors, joint majors, and minors can expect to receive email notification in January or February concerning the application process. In the meantime, if you have questions regarding membership in Psi Chi please feel free to contact Ann McLean, Department Coordinator, or Matthew Kimble Psi Chi faculty adviser. Also feel free to visit the Psi Chi Society website for more information regarding Psi Chi. The Psi Chi Society Application form is available at the Society's website, or by clicking below.
Psi Chi Society Application