Psychology Student Resources

Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology

Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, was founded in 1929 to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship and to advance the science of psychology.

Membership is open to graduate and undergraduate men and women who are making psychology a major interest and who meet the minimum qualifications.

Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Psychological Society (APS).

Psi Chi’s sister honor society is Psi Beta, the national honor society in psychology for community and junior colleges.

Purpose & Mission

Psi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.

The mission of Psi Chi is to produce well-educated, ethical, and socially responsible members committed to contributing to the science and profession of psychology and to society in general.

• Advance science and the profession of psychology
• Promote an educational experience consistent with the mission
• Promote ethical and socially responsible members and leaders
• Define and establish an organizational structure that promotes our mission
• Recognize and foster the contributions that diversity makes to the science and practice of psychology

Membership Requirements

Minimum qualifications for active student membership in Psi Chi include:

• Completion of at least 3 semesters of college
• Completion of 9 semester hours of psychology
• Registration for major or minor standing in psychology, or for a program of a psychological nature that is equivalent to such standing. 
• Undergraduates who are elected to Psi Chi must rank in the upper 35% of their class in general scholarship and demonstrate superior scholarship in psychology, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in psychology courses.

Applying for Psi Chi Membership

Membership drives are held during the Winter semester, right before the spring induction; this is when students who meet the membership criteria are contacted via email and invited to join Psi Chi. 

To inquire about Psi Chi membership or our upcoming meetings and events, please contact the Faculty Advisor, Dr. Thomas Wrobel, at twrobel@umich.edu.

Psychology Club 

The Psychology Club at the University of Michigan – Flint is a student-run organization for Psychology majors, minors, and students with a general interest in Psychology. The Psychology Club aims to bring together Psychology majors, minors, and enthusiasts alike to share knowledge of the field of Psychology while fostering friendships and connections within the department and community. We discuss possible career paths, graduate school, and what’s new in Psychology worldwide. 

Purpose

The purpose of the UM – Flint Psychology Club is to strengthen the sense of community among students interested in the field of Psychology, support academic and professional development, and provide opportunities for service to the community and the university.

Membership

Any student at the University of Michigan-Flint in good academic standing as defined by the University is eligible for membership. Students apply for membership through the Engage portal and, once accepted, become official members of the Psychology Club. Psychology Club members are expected to participate in virtual and/or in-person club activities, meetings, and/or functions.

Officers and Contact Information

• President: Bruce Bourne
• Faculty Advisor: Amanda Smith

Please contact Bruce Bourne (bourneb@umich.edu) for additional club and meeting information and/or to be added to the Psychology Club mailing list.