FAQ

How do I contact Psi Chi?

• Please send any questions to psichi.honors@gmail.com

• The most up to date information is on our GroupMe and through our Recap Emails

How to join UT Mailing List:

• Access the following website here: https://utlists.utexas.edu/sympa

• Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the "Magnifying Glass" Icon or "Search for List(s)" button

• In the search bar, type "Psi Chi". An email called "psi-chi@utlists.utexas.edu" should show up.

• Click the email, and hit "Subscribe" on the left side.

• Type in your desired email that you want the Weekly Updates to be sent to along with your name and hit "I Subscribe to list psi-chi".

Why should I join? 

• Get to know and network with other motivated psychology students

• Gain access to publications and numerous research grants/scholarships

• Hear from and get to know graduate students and professors in the department

• Get a chance to volunteer and have fun!

Membership Requirements

Note that the requirements for membership in our chapter are slightly different from those on the national website!

• Psychology major; 9 hours of psychology classes taken at UT (none pass/fail)

• 45 hours of college course-work completed (for transfer students - at least 12 hours at UT)

• Overall GPA of 3.0

• Psychology GPA of 3.5

• One-time membership fee of $80 ($55 for national registration, $25 for local) after you are accepted 

• If you are eligible you will receive an email from our faculty advisor with instructions on how to apply!

How to Apply

Go to www.psichi.org

• Click "Join" at the bar across the top

• Double check that you meet OUR requirements (listed above) and not just those on the website

• Click "Apply Now," fill in the information, and click submit!

• Email us at psichi.honors@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.

How to become a Member

What are points?

• Although your membership in Psi Chi is for life, you must earn points to be considered an Active Member or a Distinguished Member in our chapter.

• 6-9 points each school year to be an Active Member (Invitation to end-of-semester banquet, discount on graduation regalia)

• 10 points each school year to be a Distinguished Member (Invitation to end-of-semester banquet, greater discount on graduation regalia, bragging rights)

How do I earn points?

• 1 point for each meeting attended

• Points for each volunteer hour with Psi Chi are event-based

• 2 points for each social event attended

• 2 points for being a mentor

When are meetings?

• General meetings are held every other Thursday at 6 PM CST at SEA Library 4.244.

• The content of each meeting varies – there will be guest lectures, graduate student panels, group discussions, and more!

• Dates and times of socials will be emailed out and sent in the GroupMe.

How does volunteering work?

• Check your e-mail and the GroupMe for upcoming volunteer opportunities.

• If you need a ride, let us know! The officer in charge of the event will help facilitate carpools.

• Email us at psichi.honors@gmail.com and let us know you're attending! We'll confirm.

• Volunteer opportunities vary by semester, but often include work at the Austin State Hospital, the departmental honors poster session, and other events around campus.

Graduation regalia?

• Yes! If you are graduating at the end of this semester, you can order cords and/or a medallion.

• Prices vary by member status and will be determined closer to graduation.

• If you are interested, email psichi.honors@gmail.com and let us know.