1929
Founded
Promoting excellence in scholarship, research, and the advancement of psychology since 1933.
Apply to join NYU Psi Chi and become part of a chapter focused on scholarship, research, and academic excellence in psychology.
1929
Founded
900,000+
Lifetime members
1,100+
Chapters
$400,000+
Awards, grants, and scholarships annually
Peer-Reviewed
Publication opportunities through the Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research
The International Honor Society in Psychology was founded in 1929 to promote excellence in scholarship and advance the science of psychology. The New York University chapter, established in 1933, builds on this legacy by facilitating a community where psychology students can excel academically and professionally.
Read More About UsNYU psychology students learn in two main contexts. NYU Psi Chi connects these pathways without erasing their strengths.
Theory + practice + community-centered fieldwork.
Research-driven, theory-rich, graduate-facing scholarship.
We are the shared honor society layer that connects these academic homes with the official Psi Chi network—so research, fieldwork, and leadership efforts translate into lasting recognition.
Explore the bridgeLabs, honors, theses, and conference visibility paired with Psi Chi grant and publication awareness.
Fieldwork and community-based learning turned into service, applied projects, and reflective practice.
Chapter roles that develop communication, event design, and professional identity.
Lifetime Psi Chi membership that complements NYU departmental honors.
Greater visibility into labs, grants, and publication routes tied to psychology scholarship.
Structured experiences that strengthen CVs, statements, and letters through research, service, and leadership.
Programming oriented toward psychology careers and ethical practice, not just general student life.
Opportunities to design events, guide peers, and steward chapter initiatives.
A cross-school community anchored in psychology and linked to Psi Chi’s international network.
NYU’s scale and multiple psychology routes can silo students. Psi Chi serves as a cross-school anchor that keeps research, fieldwork, and leadership visible across programs.
The chapter sits inside a larger, official Psi Chi ecosystem—international recognition, awards, publications, and leadership resources.
Chapter social, service, or networking event details will be posted here.
Academic workshop or guest speaker information will be listed here once confirmed.
Major chapter deadlines will appear here so students can plan ahead.
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