In order to become a member of the University of Maryland College Park chapter of Psi Chi, applicants must meet the following requirements:
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
- The latest you can apply to join Psi Chi is the first semester of your senior year.
Graduate Student Requirements:
- A grade average of 'B' in all graduate coursework, including psychology
- Psi Chi accepts the policy of the institution in regards to grades
Members are accepted twice every academic year at the end of each semester.
Application Process:
Now that you have read and understood the requirements for our chapter, you are ready to apply! The application process is comprised of two steps, each of which will be clearly defined into further detail. In order to be sure that you gain membership, it is important that all the required applications, paperwork and money is handed in on or before the posted deadline.
Application (Word document): Spring 2024 Application
Application (PDF): Spring 2024 Application
NOTE: You will be contacted by one of our executive board members if you have been accepted for membership into our chapter. Once accepted, you only have one more step to complete until you are officially a Psi Chi member!
Following membership offer:
- Fill out the membership application and attached member information sheet completely
- Obtain a copy of your unofficial transcript electronically (http://www.testudo.umd.edu)
- Email completed materials to [email protected]
- Spring 2024 Application Deadline: EXTENDED: April 12th, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Application (Word document): Spring 2024 Application
Application (PDF): Spring 2024 Application
NOTE: You will be contacted by one of our executive board members if you have been accepted for membership into our chapter. Once accepted, you only have one more step to complete until you are officially a Psi Chi member!
Following membership offer:
- Create an account with your information on the Psi Chi National Website. Please go to the following link to create an account: http://memberapp.psichi.org/cfamember/applicationform.aspx
- Create a membership on OrgSync and request membership to the Psi Chi page: https://terplink.umd.edu/organization/psi-chi-national-honor-society-in-psychology
- Turn in a membership fee of $82.50. This is a one time membership fee that grants you lifetime membership into Psi Chi. Following your acceptance, you will receive information on how to pay the membership fee.
After You Apply:
- You will be sent an invitation to be a part of the Psi Chi induction ceremony to officially become a Psi Chi member!
- Take advantage of Psi Chi's opportunities by participating in chapter meetings, service events and using the organization's networking capabilities to enhance your career and educational backgrounds.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or contact a board member and we will get back to you as soon as we can!