Psi Chi: The International Honor Society in Psychology

What is Psi Chi?
Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology whose purpose is to recognize, encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of students of psychology. To achieve these goals, Psi Chi offers a wide range of local, regional, and national programs to enhance the learning experience of its members. Membership in Psi Chi is open to all undergraduates who meet the eligibility criteria for their local chapter.

Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for membership in Psi Chi at Tufts, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Eligible Majors: Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Biopsychology, Human Factors Psychology, or Cognitive and Brain Sciences
2. Standing: Minimum of second-semester sophomore status
3. Coursework: Completion of at least three Tufts psychology courses
4. Academic Performance: Psychology GPA of 3.50 or higher and overall GPA of 3.65 or higher

How Do I Apply for Membership?
If you are interested in applying, you need to complete ALL of the following 3 steps:

1. Tufts Application (Qualtrics): Complete the online application form for the Tufts chapter of Psi Chi. 

2. Psi Chi National Registration: Complete an additional online application form on the Psi Chi website for the national chapter. NOTE: You must complete BOTH the Qualtrics form above AND the PSI CHI Registration form for the national chapter as part of your membership application.

   If you meet the criteria and complete the steps above, you will automatically be admitted and will be sent a certificate and pin at the end of the semester.

   If you do not yet meet the criteria, you can apply the semester you become eligible, as inductions are done on a semester basis.

3. Payment: After completing steps 1 and 2, submit the membership fee to the Psychology Department as described below.

Payment Instructions

1. The membership fee is $55, payable by check only.
2. Make checks payable to Trustees of Tufts College.
3. Place the check in a sealed envelope clearly labeled with your full name and “Psi Chi Membership Fee.”
4. Deliver the envelope to the Psychology Department administrators at:
   490 Boston Avenue, Medford, MA 02155
   Business hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday through Friday
   Location: Offices are on the 1st floor, to the right of the main entrance.
5. Payments must not be left in mailboxes.

Required Materials for Fee Submission

• Full name and Tufts ID number
• $55 check enclosed in a labeled, sealed envelope

Post-Submission Process
Applications that meet the eligibility requirements and include all required steps will be reviewed for approval. Approved applicants will receive an email notification from psy-admin@tufts.edu with further instructions regarding induction.

Contact Information
For questions or clarification, please contact the Psychology Department by email at psy-admin@tufts.edu or visit the office during business hours (9am – 5pm, Monday through Friday).