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NYU PSI CHI

The International Honor Society in Psychology

Executive board election

The 2025–2026 NYU Psi Chi Executive Board is now open!
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6/18/2025 Update:
- Julian Wiser
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Greetings,
We’re excited to announce that applications for the 2025–2026 NYU Psi Chi Executive Board are now open! This is a great opportunity to take on a leadership role, contribute to our chapter’s growth, and collaborate with a dedicated team of psychology students.


Deadline: June 29th, 2025
Eligibility: You must be an inducted member of Psi Chi and an NYU student during the 2025–26 academic year to apply.

 

We’re also pleased to share that Gulsu Cakir, who previously served as Vice President, will be assuming the role of President for the upcoming year.

 

Psi Chi

The International Honor Society in Psychology

1929
Founded
1969
NYU Chapter Established

The International Honor Society in Psychology was founded to promote excellence in scholarship and advance the science of psychology. The New York University chapter builds on this legacy by facilitating a community where psychology students can excel academically and professionally.

Membership Benefits

 

Academic Recognition

Lifetime distinction demonstrating academic excellence

 

Leadership Development

Opportunities to serve on executive board

 

Research Grants

Access to research funding opportunities

 

Publication Opportunities

Submit to peer-reviewed journal

Membership Requirements

Curious about joining Psi Chi? Here are the academic qualifications for undergraduate and graduate students:

Undergraduate Students:

  • Be enrolled as a major or minor in a psychology program or a program psychological in nature (CAMS, Applied Psych, grad student programs qualify).
  • Be at least a second-semester sophomore and have taken four psychology courses. Three can be CAMS (If the application is based on one PSYCH-UA course, the grade for this course must be a minimum of A-).
  • Have earned a cumulative GPA that is in the top 35% of their class (sophomore, junior, or senior) compared to their classmates across the entire university or the college that houses psychology.
  • Have a minimum 3.75 GPA average for psychology courses and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.

Graduate Students:

  • Be accepted into and enrolled in a psychology or closely related graduate program.
  • Have completed at least 9 semester credit hours of graduate psychology courses in that program.
  • Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.75.
  • Meet their graduate program’s requirements (e.g., if specific courses require an A or B, students must meet those requirements even if their cumulative GPA is above 3.75).

Common Requirements for All Members:

  • Have a vested interest in elevating the academic experience within the University.
  • Show clear commitment to research and/or application of psychological constructs.
  • Attend the required application interview.
  • Attend at least one Psi Chi event per semester.
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