{"id":39,"date":"2013-04-25T11:24:02","date_gmt":"2013-04-25T15:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/psychology.cos.ucf.edu\/psichi\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-03-09T13:43:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T17:43:16","slug":"how-do-i-join","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/psychology\/psichi\/how-do-i-join\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I join?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>*Spring Applications are NOW CLOSED<\/strong>*<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Spring applications close February 14th, 2026!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Keep an eye out for the Fall 2026 Application timeline \u2014 updates will be shared on our socials and Discord!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>First, check the GPA and credit hour requirements below to see if you are eligible to apply<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">There are <strong>TWO<\/strong> GPA requirements, please check you meet both!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">*<strong>Online Applications Only*<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For<strong><em> Undergraduate <\/em><\/strong>students &#8211;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">OVERALL<\/span> GPA requirements for UCF Orlando Psi Chi:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SOPHOMORE (36-60 credit hours) &#8211; 3.688<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>JUNIOR (61-90 credit hours) &#8211; 3.556<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SENIOR (91+ credit hours) &#8211; 3.547<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">PSYCHOLOGY<\/span> GPA requirement<\/strong>: 3.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall credit requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>have completed at least 3 semesters or equivalent of full-time college coursework at any institution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>have completed at least 9 semester credit hours or equivalent of psychology courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For transfers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the new institution transfers both credits and grades: follow the same requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the new institution transfers credits but not grades: complete at least 12 semester credit hours and 9 psychology credit hours or equivalent at UCF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Full Time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring\/Fall- 12 or more credit hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer- 6 or more credit hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\">For<strong><em> Graduate <\/em><\/strong>students &#8211;<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf Be accepted into and enrolled in a psychology or closely related graduate program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf Have completed at least 9 semester credit hours of graduate psychology courses in that program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf Have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 in all graduate courses including psychology courses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf Meet your graduate program&#8217;s requirements (e.g., if specific courses require an A or B, students must meet those requirements even if their cumulative GPA is above 3.0)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>After checking for eligibility, follow these steps to apply:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"text_exposed_show\">\n<ul>\n<li>APPLY on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psichi.org\/page\/become_member#.Yz23KezMLeQ\">https:\/\/www.psichi.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EMAIL <em><strong>ucfpsichi@gmail.com<\/strong><\/em> proof of your submitted application to the Psi Chi website by saving it as a .pdf or printing and scanning it as a .pdf.<\/li>\n<li>AFTER submitting proof of application, email <em><strong>Matthew.Chin@ucf.edu<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;a .pdf version of your UCF degree audit<\/li>\n<li>AFTER receiving an acceptance email from the Psi Chi gmail, pay a $55 Psi Chi Organization fee to the International Psi Chi website<\/li>\n<li>THEN, pay a $20 fee for the Local Chapter dues through UCF Psi Chi&#8217;s Cash App (found in our Linktree on Instagram)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Due to the current situation, Psi Chi will only be accepting payments via debit card for the lifetime membership fee, which is $55. Once the materials listed above have been approved by a Psi Chi Officer, you will receive an email with a fee invoice. Once you pay UCF Psi Chi&#8217;s local chapter dues through Cash App, we will send you an email from the Psi Chi Officers to confirm your application submission and acceptance into UCF\u2019s Psi Chi Chapter.<\/p>\n<p>Following the application deadline, dues will be sent off to the Psi Chi Organization and you will receive an email from them confirming your acceptance to the national organization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions feel free to schedule a meeting during office&nbsp;hours with any of our officers or email us at&nbsp;<a style=\"color: #3366ff\" href=\"mailto:ucfpsichi@gmail.com\">ucfpsichi@gmail.com<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For existing members who are trying to order graduation regalia it must be done through Psi Chi&#8217;s official website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.psichi.org\/store\/ListProducts.aspx?catid=218024#.Wc2UA8h942w\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psichi.org\/page\/store\">Store &#8211; Psi Chi, The International Honor Society In Psychology<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*Spring Applications are NOW CLOSED* Spring applications close February 14th, 2026! 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