FAQs
How can I join the Psychological Society?
Due to COVID-19, we cannot accept physical applications so an alternate method is being used.
A. Go to our Knight Connect page. Then press the blue “sign-in” button on the top right-hand side of the screen (login with your NID and Password if necessary).
B. Scroll below the introduction video to find a Google link to the “Membership Application Form”, then fill this form out.
C. Pay dues to $Psychsocietyclub or in person at one of our biweekly meetings.
D. Log on to our Discord page and put your first and last name in the “names” channel.
How much are the dues?
Dues are $25 per semester or $40 for the Fall and Spring semesters. You can only pay for the Fall and Spring semesters at $40 during Fall semesters. We are not active in the Summer semester.
Please note that membership dues are non-refundable.
Who gets T-Shirts?
Graduating seniors who paid dues get a T-Shirt automatically.
Non-graduating members may pay an additional $5 to get a shirt.
When is the deadline to apply?
The deadline to turn in applications is the day of the 3rd General Body Meeting. Applications and dues may be submitted to an officer before, during, or immediately after the meeting. We reserve the right to change this date at the officers’ discretion, if this right is used we will give fair notice to all members.
What are the benefits of becoming a member?
- Guest speakers will give a true window into what a career in Psychology looks like.
- Resume/CV building.
- Meet other students with similar interests.
- Scholarship Opportunities.
- Volunteer opportunities.
- Hands on Experience/Fieldwork.
- Career Building.
- Graduate School Preparation.
What are the requirements to join?
We accept all UCF Students who are Psychology majors or are interested in the field. The only requirement is you must pay dues to be considered a member of the Psychological Society. There is no minimum GPA requirement.
What if I can’t attend one of the meetings?
General meetings are held every other Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. in person and through zoom, the link will be found on the Discord for members. If you cannot make it to the meetings you may see the recording uploaded to the “Past Meetings” tab of this website and Discord.
Where can I ask questions?
You may ask any questions at any time at our Discord page.
You may also send us an email at psychsociety.ucf@gmail.com at any time.
What are the requirements to get a cord/stole?
Graduating seniors need to achieve 25 points to receive both a cord and stole
Graduation regalia is awarded to paid, active members who are seniors in their graduating semester. Cords/stoles are awarded at the discretion of the officers. In addition to being a paid member in your graduating semester:
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- You need to have a minimum of 25 points.
- This requires you to be active in the club.
Important Note: Cords and stoles must be picked up by the assigned date or your regalia will be forfeited.
How does the point system work?
Since attending three meetings is one of the requirements to get the stole, this will give you 15 of the required 25 points. Your participation as a member is not only based on attending the meetings, but also participating and getting involved in events with UCF and other RSO’s. Point sheets are due at the end of every Fall and Spring semester. Points do not roll over into the next semester or academic year.
- When filling out your Points Tracker sheet, please be aware future events (held after the Point Tracker sheets are due) will not be counted towards your point total.
If you are not a graduating senior, the points you obtain as an active member go toward awards and special recognition at the end of the semester but will serve no other purpose in membership. Attending meetings and events with Psych Society and participating in other events with UCF are great ways to gain experience and build your CV/resume.
How are the dues used?
The dues benefit our organization as a whole. We use membership dues for socials, events, shirts, and other ideas used later in the year.