Join Psi Chi, The International Honor Society In Psychology! Application deadline is November 8th!

Psi Chi UMD

Application Process

Application Deadline is November 8, 2021  

Psi Chi is an international organization of professionals, scientists, faculty, students, and alumni whose mission is to recognize and promote excellence in the science and application of psychology. Psi Chi is committed to diversity and inclusion in all of its forms through research; clinical, community, and professional applications; education; mentorship; and organizational leadership.

As scholars and practitioners in the field of psychology, we recognize the rich and nuanced factors that contribute to the expression of prejudice, including social, community, familial, and psychological processes. Findings from psychological science and related fields document numerous negative consequences to the mental health and wellbeing of individuals and communities from exposure to discrimination, whether temporary or chronic.

Undergraduate Student Requirements:
- A declared psychology major at the University of Maryland, College Park
- Completion of at least 3 semesters at UMD (Transfer students must have 1 semester at UMD)
- Completion of at least 9 credits of Psychology courses at UMD
- At least a 3.3 GPA in Psychology coursework and a 3.0 cumulative GPA at UMD

Members are accepted twice every academic year at the end of each semester.