Psi Chi - International Honor Society in Psychology
About Our Chapter
Psi Chi—the International Honor Society in Psychology—recognizes and promotes excellence in the science and application of psychology. Founded in 1929, Psi Chi connects high-achieving students, faculty, and alumni around scholarship, research, leadership, and service.
Our chapter supports psychology majors and minors across Alva, Enid, Woodward, Ponca City, and online. We host induction ceremonies each fall and spring, sponsor research and service opportunities, and collaborate closely with the NWOSU Psychology Club.
Contact:
Taylor Phillips, M.S.
Psi Chi Chapter Advisor
580-327-8443
tnphillips@nwosu.edu
EC 216
Dr. Bailey Lancaster
Psi Chi Chapter Co-Advisor
LPC-S, LADC/MH-S
Chapter Information
History Highlights (Psi Chi, 1929–Present)
1929: Charter signed during the Ninth International Congress of Psychology (Yale)
1930: Name “Psi Chi” adopted; first national officers elected
1965: Officially recognized as an honor society and joined ACHS
1996: Eye on Psi Chi magazine launched; undergraduate research journal established
2009: Transitioned from National to International Honor Society
2013: Journal accepted into PsycINFO
2019: 90th anniversary; Prosser Scholarship Fund launched; podcast debuted
2024: First NSF grant; program expansions and 95th anniversary
2025: 900,000th lifetime member inducted
Mission, Purpose, and Inclusion
Mission: Recognizing and promoting excellence in the science and application of psychology.
Purpose: Psi Chi encourages, stimulates, and maintains excellence in scholarship for members—especially in psychology—and advances the science of psychology through research, education, practice, and service.
Diversity & Inclusion: Psi Chi is committed to equity and inclusion across identities and experiences, and to addressing all forms of bias and oppression through research, education, mentorship, and leadership. We value broad participation in psychological science and practice, and we support the mental health and well-being of individuals and communities impacted by discrimination.
Who Can Join?
Undergraduate students
Psychology major or minor (or a program psychological in nature)
≥ 3 semesters of full-time college coursework completed
≥ 9 credit hours in psychology completed
Cumulative GPA within the top 35% of your class at NWOSU (minimum 3.0)
Psychology GPA ≥ 3.0
Undergraduate transfer students
Must meet the same standards as above; transfer credits may count toward requirements.
Already a Psi Chi member? You can transfer your membership to NWOSU’s chapter.
Graduate students
Accepted/enrolled in a psychology or closely related graduate program
≥ 9 graduate credits in psychology completed in your current program
Graduate GPA ≥ 3.0 (and meet any program-specific grade requirements)
Alumni & Faculty
Alumni who graduated before NWOSU had a Psi Chi chapter and meet current standards may be inducted.
Faculty with a master’s/doctoral degree in psychology (or closely related field) who teach at NWOSU are eligible.
How to Apply at NWOSU
Check eligibility using the criteria above.
Gather materials: unofficial transcript(s) showing overall and psychology GPAs; major/minor status.
Submit your application: Apply via Psi Chi and select “Northwestern Oklahoma State University”.
Pay one-time Society fee: $55 (lifetime membership) + $5 (processing fee) = $60
Local chapter dues: $30.00 (set annually; supports ceremonies, service, travel, etc.).
Chapter review & induction: Applications are reviewed during the semester; eligible candidates are invited to the next induction ceremony (typically Fall [November] and Spring [April]).
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation for the application or induction, contact the Faculty Advisor so we can support you.
Important Dates (2025–2026)
- Application windows: Fall: Aug–Oct • Spring: Jan–Mar
- Inductions: Fall: Nov • Spring: April
- Funding cycles: Sept–Nov and Jan–March.
Why Join?
Recognition that matters
Lifetime international honor society membership, ACHS-certified
Digital membership certificate; optional embossed certificate
Graduation regalia (cords/stole) available
Notation for résumés, CVs, graduate and job applications
Funding and opportunities
$400,000+ annually in awards, grants, and scholarship (undergrad, graduate, faculty, and chapter)
Travel grants to present at conventions and conferences
NICE collaborative research projects; Post-a-Study participant recruitment
Research & publishing
Submit your work to the Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research (indexed in PsycINFO & EBSCO)
Write for Eye on Psi Chi magazine and the Psi-Chi-Ology blog
Career & graduate school support
Career Center with psychology-related jobs and résumé reviews
Discounts on Psi Chi eBooks (careers/grad school) and partner organizations
U.S. federal recognition of honor-society membership for GS-7 eligibility in many roles
Leadership & community
Serve as an officer, chair a project, or join regional committees
Mentoring, service learning, outreach, and professional networking
NWOSU-specific programming with faculty and community partners
Officer Roles
President: Leads chapter strategy, meetings, and induction planning
Vice President: Membership processes, events co-lead
Secretary: Records, communications, minutes, member updates
Treasurer: Budget, dues, purchases, SGA coordination
Service/Events Chair: Service learning, drives, and event logistics
Graduate Liaison: Coordinates graduate-level opportunities
(Interested in leadership? Let us know when you apply or email the advisor.)
Ready To Get Started?
If you meet the eligibility criteria, submit your application and we’ll be in touch about the next induction. Questions about requirements, dues, or accommodations? Email Professor Phillips and we’ll help you through the process.