How To Become a Member of UVic Psi Chi

Spring Applications Due: 11:59pm, Wednesday March 1st, 2023

We are so happy you are considering joining Psi Chi! Below are the steps on how to apply for membership. Please note that if you meet the eligibility requirements your application will be approved!

1. Meet the following eligibility requirements:

       Undergraduates who have:

• Declared psychology as a major or minor*
• Completed at least your first semester of your second year
• Taken at least 9 units (6 classes x 1.5 units) of psychology courses
• An average psychology GPA of 5.0
• A cumulative GPA of at least 5.52 if you have second-year standing; 6.25 if you have a third-year standing; 6.54 if you have a fourth-year standing

* If you have submitted the paperwork to become a psychology major or minor but have not yet been officially declared a psychology major or minor, please note this on your Psi Chi application; if you meet the other criteria then you will be accepted pending completion of the declaration process.

      Graduate students who have:

• Enrolled in a psychology program
• A cumulative GPA of at least 6.75

       Not quite eligible for International Membership yet?

If you are interested in being involved with the planning and execution of Psi Chi events and fundraising initiatives, but you're still working towards your eligibility requirements, you are welcome to attend meetings, help at events, and find out more about ways to become involved.

2. Fill out this application online, and hit ‘submit' once it’s completed. This will send your application to the Psi Chi Central Office for approval.

3. Once the form is complete save it as a PDF (you can do this by going into the print option and then press save as PDF, or just take screenshots)

4. Save your unofficial transcripts as a PDF

5. Send the PDF of your application and the PDF of your transcripts to psichiapplications@uvic.ca. Your application and transcripts will then be evaluated by our chapter (your application is confidential and will only be viewed by the grad student processing it)

6. Once you have completed the online application and it is approved (this will take around 1-2 months), the Psi Chi Central Office will send you an automated e-mail including a payment link asking you to make payment electronically to become an official member. Once your payment amount of approximately $55 USD (Lifetime Membership) is received, your membership will be processed by the Psi Chi Central Office and you will receive your “Welcome New Member” e-mail. This e-mail will include all you need to access your Psi Chi member account and all Psi Chi benefits of membership. 

Contact us with any questions or concerns at uvicpsichiprez@gmail.com. Good luck!