National Honor Society in Psychology

  University of Arizona Chapter

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I missed the first (orientation) meeting on Thursday, February 12th at 6:30PM and didn't turn in my application.  Can you still accept the application?

A: Unfortunately, the latest that we accepted applications was the night of the orientation.  Try again next semester!

Q: I missed the first (orientation) meeting on Thursday, February 12th at 6:30PM and I want to know what I missed.  How can I obtain the information?

A: You can meet me in my office hours (Thursdays 4:30pm-6:00pm), we can schedule another time to meet, or if we can't meet because we can't find a time, I can tell you over email bpsichi@yahoo.com.

Q: What do I need to include in the application?

A: You need to include ALL of the following in your application:

• Your actual Psi Chi Membership Application

• The Psi Chi survey

• Your SAPR with your NAME AND SID PRINTED ON IT-- (I could not stress this enough and still people did not print their name on it.  It is important to have their name and SID on their application to verify that they have the grades they do because they could simply turn in their friend's SAPR who has a beautiful GPA and claim it's them)

• BOTH copies of the Registration Card filled out and signed

Q: What are the qualifications to just apply for Psi Chi?

A: You must fulfill ALL of the following criteria:

• Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA

• Have at least a 3.0 cumulative Psychology GPA

• Have at least 9 Psychology units established at the UA AND

• Be a second semester sophomore or above in class standing
   

Q: How do I print SID and my name on my SAPR? 
A:

1. Sign into Student Link

2. Click on the "Preferences" button located on the right of the screen

3. Click on "Display Options" which is the last option on the list given to you

4. Check the box (make sure the box IS checked)

5. When you print, click "Print View" located near the top of the screen--when you do this, every page you print form "Print View" will display your SID and name on it
    

Q: Where do I pick up a Psi Chi application?

A: In the Psychology Advising Office in the tray that says "Psi Chi".  If you can't find it, you can always ask the front desk where they are located.
 

Q: I am a transfer student from name of school and I want to join Psi Chi at the UA.  How can I go about that?

A:

• If you were previously a member at another university's chapter: You need to fill out a "Transfer of Chapters" form (don't forget to attach it; it can be found on the Psi Chi National psichi.org) and turn it into the Psi Chi mailbox in the Psychology Advising Office (room 312) with a check made out for $40 for chapter dues and also a check with the corresponding items that you want renewed. 

• If you were NOT a previous member at another university's chapter: You need to have established at least a semester of credit at the UA.  All of the minimum 9 Psychology credits must be from the UA (no transfer credit is allowed to count for the Psychology or any credit) in order to apply for Psi Chi.  After that is achieved and you reach all of the other criteria (listed above), you can apply for Psi Chi.

Q: What must I complete to become a member of Psi Chi? (for pledges)

A: You must complete the following to become a member of Psi Chi:

• Attend 2 Philanthropies

• Attend 2 Socials

• Attend 2 Speakers

Q: What must I complete to maintain an Active Member status? (for active members or those who want to reestablish their active membership)

A: You must fulfill the following:

• Attend 1 Philanthropy

• AND attend any 3 other events that you desire

Q: How do I receive a Psi Chi cord at graduation? 

A: You must be an Active Member for at least for 2 consecutive semesters, excluding the semester accepted, and must be an Active Member for your graduation semester

Q: How do I sign on or sign off the listserv?

A: Send an email to "listserv@listserv.arizona.edu" from your UA account and in the body of the message type:
 

SUBSCRIBE PSICHI FIRSTNAME LASTNAME or
UNSUBSCRIBE PSICHI FIRSTNAME LASTNAME
 

example:
SUBSCRIBE PSICHI DAVID SBARRA        or
UNSUBSCRIBE PSICHI BETHANIE WRIGHT