Global, Lambuth, and Memphis campus students are eligible for membership Into the UoM Psi Chi chapter.
The national Psi Chi website (www.psichi.org) states the membership requirements as follows:
Membership in Psi Chi is open to students who are majoring or minoring in psychology, and attend an Institution where a chapter Is located. Qualified candidates include those of any age, sex, sexual orientation, race, handicap or disability, religion, national and ethnic origin, and who meet the minimum qualifications.
be enrolled as a major or minor in a psychology program or a program psychological in nature
have completed at least 3 semesters or equivalent of full-time college coursework
have completed at least 9 semester credit hours or equivalent of psychology courses
have earned a cumulative GPA that is in the top 35% of their class (sophomore, junior, or senior) compared to their classmates across the entire university or the college that houses psychology (minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale)
have a minimum 3.0 GPA average for psychology courses
follow the same requirements as the undergraduate student applicants
complete at least 12 semester credit hours or equivalent of psychology coursework at the new institution unless the chapter's bylaws specify fewer hours—check with your local chapter
may select to contact the Psi Chi faculty advisor at the new institution to complete an online transfer of membership form
Applying
Students who wish to apply should do so on the Psi Chi website. When selecting a chapter, look for “The University of Memphis”.
Once a decision has been made regarding your application, you will receive an email from the Psi Chi faculty advisor, which will include information about initiation.
For additional information about the University of Memphis Psi Chi Chapter please contact the faculty advisor: Deranda Lester (dbrewer@memphis.edu).