Psi Chi

Psi Chi is an organization dedicated to the advancement of the science of psychology. Membership is open to graduate and undergraduate psychology students who meet eligibility criteria.

The Georgetown Chapter of Psi Chi, directed by Professor Jessica Chiang, is focused on engaging students with the faculty, with research, with other students, and with their community. Each year Psi Chi sponsors several events such as the Georgetown Undergraduate Research Opportunities Fair. Students also have book drives, movie nights, trips, speakers, and other events. Many of the students in Psi Chi also pursue Honors and develop an Honors Thesis with a Psychology faculty member. There are a variety of fellowships and awards available to Psi Chi members that support their research and attendance at conferences. Not all Psi Chi members continue to pursue Psychology in graduate school, but all look upon the experience as formative in their undergraduate career.
 
Students and faculty are elected to membership by the chapter at the institution, according to the provisions in the national Psi Chi Constitution. Any chapter, at its discretion, may establish higher academic standards for eligibility, but may not require service standards for eligibility. Membership in Psi Chi is open to qualified candidates of any age, sex, sexual orientation, race, handicap or disability, color, religion, and national and ethnic origin. 

Eligibility Requirements

Applying to Psi Chi

Applications to become a member of Psi Chi are accepted beginning in May and continuing through the summer, each year. To apply, please visit Psi Chi’s “Become a Member” page, click on the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the page, and enter “Georgetown University” as your chapter. We will then process your information via the Registrar’s Office and approve your membership if you meet the requirements. If accepted to Psi Chi, there is a one-time $80 membership fee.