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Welcome to our first meeting of the Fall semester!

Psi Chi: The International Honor Society in Psychology

Important Announcement!

We cannot accept any new membership applications at this time.

● There has been a delay in receiving updated GPA cutoffs from Psych Advising● Without these, as per official Psi Chi requirements, we are unable to determine

if the new members fall within the Top 35% of their class standing● We should be receiving these 2018-2019 GPA cutoffs in the next week or two● We will post on ALL of our social media channels as soon as we receive this info● Once you see that you meet this year’s GPA requirements, come visit us at our

office hours or at our next meeting to officially become a member of Psi Chi

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Meet the officers and stop by our office hours!

Why Psi Chi?

Mission Statement:Recognizing and promoting excellence in the science and application of psychology.

Why Psi Chi?

Networking: Get to know psychology majors, professors, and psychology people in the community (maybe

for a future job, internship or mentorship).

Resume: It looks really good and shows that you were an involved member of your school and community

(not just a high achieving smarty pants).

Community: Get involved with the community while meeting people and having fun.

Psi Chi provides over $300,550 annually in awards and grants to students… all you have to do is APPLY

And finally, once you’re a member, you’re a member for life!

So how do I join?

F First, you must apply online!

Just visit: www.psichi.org

Don’t forget to print it out once you complete it!

So how do I join?

● Next, visit us at our office hours or our next meeting with all THREE of these to become a member!

1) Print out of online application

2) Your UCF degree audit

3) Cash or check for $75 dues

What are your dues going towards?

● Induction Ceremony ● Conference Opportunities● SEPA

○ Jacksonville this Spring- we are hoping to take as many members of Psi Chi as we can!

Double check that you meet our requirements!

-Enrolled as a major or minor in a psychology program (or a program psychological in nature)-Have completed at least 3 semesters or equivalent of the college course (36 credit hours… & at least 12 of these should be from UCF)-Have a minimum 9 hours COMPLETED in psychology courses and a 3.0 psych GPA-Meet the current GPA Requirements of being in the top 35% of your class standing (please refer to your OVERALL GPA)*We will let you know the Fall 2018 cutoffs as soon as we get them!

Thanks for coming out and we hope to see you soon!

Swing by during our office hours to ask us anything! We’ll be happy to help!

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Knight Connect!

Our next meeting isWednesday, September 12th at 8pm

back in this room!