Psychology Club/ H.E.L.P.:
A membership form is available by clicking this link: PsychologyClub/ H.E.L.P. Application.doc.
-The student must simply have an interest in Psychology or activities within H.E.L.P.
-Forms may be printed from the link above or can be picked up at the Psi Chi Office (rm 2236)
-Completed membership forms and the $5.00 yearly dues may be turned into the Psi Chi Office (rm 2236) or the Psi Chi mailbox (room 1126).
Psi Chi:
A membership form is available by clicking this link: Psi Chi Membership Application.doc.
-In order to join Psi Chi the student:
-3.2 Psychology GPA
-3.0 Overall GPA · -Completion of at least 9 Psychology
credit hours**·
-Must be enrolled as a student at
WVU and be at least a second-semester sophomore ·
-Must be enrolled as a major or
minor in a Psychology Program -One-time payment of initiation
fees (Fee waivers are available if there is financial need)
**Undergraduate students who
have transferred to WVU from another college and are interested in becoming a
Psi Chi member must meet the requirements listed above, plus complete one
semester at WVU to establish a GPA and complete 9 hours of Psychology courses
at WVU.
Advantages of Psi Chi:
- Psi Chi provides national recognition for academic excellence in psychology, an honor which can be noted on employment applications, vitae, and resumés.
- On the local level, chapter membership facilitates leadership development, interaction with other students who have similar interests, and service to the department and institution sponsoring Psi Chi.
- Psi Chi provides over $250,000 annually in awards and grants to its student members, faculty advisors, and chapters.
- Membership in Psi Chi meets one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level in numerous professional and technical occupations in the United States government.
- Membership is for life. The national registration fee is the only payment ever made to the national organization.
