Columbia University Psi Chi Honors Society

Our mission is to recognize and promote excellence in the science and application of psychology. Psi Chi was founded in 1929 with a mission to encourage excellence in scholarship and advance the science of psychology. At Columbia, we stand as an organization to serve all students interested in all things about the brain, whether it’s through student mixers or various types of workshops. We hope to hold events that support and enhance your future in a psychological career and provide resources in support and solidarity of our many diverse community members. Join us TODAY to become a part of the largest student psychological organization in the world and help further the field of psychology!

Reasons to join Psi Chi:

1. You will receive international recognition for academic excellence in psychology, an honor that can be noted on employment applications, vitaes, or resumés.
2. Over $400,000 are available annually in awards and grants (including travel grants!) for undergraduates, graduates, faculty advisors, and chapters.
3. Psi Chi's Career Center features thousands of psych-related job openings. As a member, you can upload your resumé or create automatic Job Alerts to learn when opportunities appear that match your unique career interests and location.
4. All members receive free access to three great publications. View the latest issues here.
5. Gain research presentation experiences at local, regional, national, and international psychology conventions, attend educational programming about psychology, education, and career opportunities, and meet leading psychologists, students, and officers.
6. Purchase graduation regalia, apparel, jewelry, chapter supplies, and more to display your Psi Chi pride!
7. All Psi Chi memberships are for life! In fact, your one-time membership fee grants you a personal login account to help you stay connected to the organization and your specific chapter, even after you graduate.
8. The U.S. government accepts membership as one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level for numerous professional and technical occupations.

Requirements for lifetime membership:

1. Be enrolled as a major, minor, or concentrator in psychology or a closely related field
2. Be at least a second semester sophomore in CC, SEAS, BC, or GS
3. Have completed at least 9 credits or equivalent of psychology courses
4. Have a cumulative GPA in the top 35% of their class (about 3.6 or higher) 
5. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA average for psychology courses