Psi Chi

From the Missouri Western directory, Sep 7, 2026

MISSION & PURPOSEMission StatementRecognizing and promoting excellence in the science and application of psychologyPurpose StatementPsi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.All Psi Chi memberships are for life.A one-time joining fee is all you will ever have to pay to become a lifetime member.Your personal login account will keep you connected to our Professional Organization and your specific chapter, even after you graduate.With your login, you can manage your subscriptions, update your profile information, and see special Psi Chi offers.You will receive international recognition for academic excellence in psychology.Psi Chi membership is an honor that can be noted on employment applications, vitaes, and resumés.New members have the option of an official certificate of membership.More members continue their educations than the average student population.Psi Chi is ACHS accredited, well-represented, and respected among professional ranks of all behavioral sciences (just see our Distinguished Members).More than $400,000 are available in annual awards, grants, and scholarships.Unique programs support undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and chapters.Apply for assistance traveling to conventions, conducting research projects, promoting diversity, financing your education, and more.Psi Chi actively helps members identify and obtain psychology-related careers.Our Career Center lets you review thousands of relevant jobs, create alerts to learn about local job openings, and receive a resumé review—all for free.The U.S. government accepts membership as one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level for numerous professional and technical occupations.Members get 75% off on Psi Chi eBooks about careers and graduate school advice.Chapter networking opportunities are essential to your future in psychology.Meetings and events outside of the classroom build lifelong friendships and give members a great sense of comradery and pride.Membership also makes it easier for you to establish relationships with professors who encourage an interest in psychology, involve students in research projects, and write meaningful letters of recommendation.Become a published author in our peer-reviewed journal and experience our other publications.Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research is indexed in both PsycINFO and EBSCO databases. The Journal actively publishes empirical research by Psi Chi students and faculty to "foster and reward the scholarly efforts of psychology students.”Eye on Psi Chi magazine provides valuable articles by professionals and scholars about psychology, career advice, graduate school, diversity, and more.Psi Chi Digest e-newsletter keeps members informed about time-sensitive news and opportunities.Psi-Chi-Ology Lab is our bimonthly blog, featuring short, engaging posts written by staff and members.PsychEverywhere Podcast releases candid conversations with distinguished guests about applying psychological science in current events and bettering your life.Psi Chi's Monthly Webinar Series hosts live events where you can listen, ask questions, and connect with others in fields of psychology.Gain invaluable, one-on-one mentor relationships with professionals in all areas of psychology.Receive support from advisors and officers on your campus, or mentor others such as first-year students as they become accustomed to college life.Psi Chi’s LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages also provide limitless ways to connect with and learn from other Psi Chi members.Psi Chi Research Opportunities prepare you for the graduate school or lab of your choice.Psi Chi’s Network for International Collaborative Exchange (NICE) allows you to discover or post research projects seeking collaborators. You can also suggest potential projects that Psi Chi will then promote in order to generate large-scale collaboratively collected data.Recruit online participants for your studies by submitting a link to our Post a Study tool.Search our Research Measures Database, learn tips to find a faculty sponsor, and more.Psi Chi provides educational programming at local, regional, national, and international conventions.Receive certificates recognizing your research presentations and posters at regional and national conventions.Network with leading psychologists, students, and officers from other chapters.Learn from our Distinguished Lecturers, and speak with them in person during conversation hours after their lectures.Your local chapter offers numerous ways to develop valuable leadership skills.Consider serving as a chapter officer or leading a service project.You can also gain leadership experience by volunteering at Psi Chi conventions or joining regional steering committees.Participate in International Partners and Leaders (IPALs) project with a chapter in another country.Information above from psichi.org