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Attention Psychology Students

Join the UNO chapter of Psi Chi!

What is Psi Chi?

Psi Chi is the national honor society in psychology.

Why should I join?

As a Psi Chi member, you’re give the opportunity to meet other psychology students, assist with various fundraiser projects, and learn more about graduate school opportunities as a psychology major. Membership can also be used for reference purposes, such as applications for graduate school and jobs.

What are the qualifications?

Eligibility for membership includes:

  • Majoring or minoring in psychology
  • Completion of four semesters of college courses or 36 completed credit hours
  • Completion of 9 semester hours of psychology courses
  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 and ranking in the top 35% of your class

When is the application due?

The application for the current semester is due February 28.

Are there any membership fees?

There is a one-time membership fee, which is $35. This fee includes lifetime membership, a certificate, a membership card, and a lapel pin.

Where can I find the application?

Applications can be found by the psychology bulletin board on the third floor of Arts and Sciences, right across from the psychology department (347).

Applications can also be accessed online by following the link below:

http://www.unomaha.edu/psych/membappl.pdf

What if I have questions?

If you have any questions about Psi Chi, please contact Jessiline Anderson ( jessilineanderson@unomaha.edu ) or Rosemary Strasser ( rstrasser@unomaha.edu ).

Note that in addition to meeting the requirements above, undergraduate students who have transferred to UNO must have completed at least one semester and earned 9 hours of credit in Psychology at UNO.

To learn more about Psi Chi, go to www.psichi.org or contact one of the Psi Chi officers or faculty advisors listed below.


UNO PSI CHI OFFICERS FOR 2012-2013

President: Lindsey Wittry

Vice President: Julia Temme

Secretary: Al Rizzo

Treasurer: Annesha Mitra

FACULTY ADVISORS

Jessiline Anderson

Rosemary Strasser

NEWS AND EVENTS

Congratulations to our new Psi Chi members:

  • Lauren Baldwin
  • Jarvis Lee
  • Michelle Dugger
  • Rachael Randall
  • Gabrielle Schmeeckle
  • Emma Topf
  • Lacey Evans
  • Robert Kopp
  • Kayla Fenske
  • Whitney Johnson
  • Joshua Koleszar

QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP

  • Declared psychology as major or minor
  • Second semester sophomore or 36 completed hours
  • Nine hours of psychology courses
  • Above a 3.0 GPA or top 35% of class

APPLY TO PSI CHI

http://www.unomaha.edu/psych/membappl.pdf

BENEFITS OF JOINING PSI CHI

  • Opportunity to build relationships with professors and other psychology students
  • Volunteer experience
  • Resume builder
  • Lifetime membership
  • National/International recognition
  • Multiple scholarship opportunities (click link to find out more about scholarships)

http://www.psichi.org/Awards/