Psi Chi at CI

Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology. The mission of Psi Chi is to produce a well educated, ethical and socially responsible member committed to contributing to the science and profession of psychology and to society in general.

Psi Chi Mission Statement

As the CSUCI chapter of the international honor society for Psychology majors, we aim to assist students in obtaining information related to graduate school, offer opportunities of research publication, and community service as well as take advantage of the awards and grants offered to Psi Chi members via the Psi Chi Society.

What are the benefits of joining Psi Chi?

• Networking and social support with other Psychology students
• Opportunities to learn about research, graduate school, and careers in Psychology
• International recognition for academic excellence
• Lifetime membership that can be included on your CV or resumé
• A personalized certificate
• $400,000+ in opportunities for awards, grants, and scholarships
• Access to thousands of psychology-related job openings
• Networking at regional and national conventions
• A subscription to Eye on Psi Chi magazine
• Ability to publish in Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research

Psi Chi Applications

The due date for Fall 2026 applications is October 1st. Applications will be reviewed after this date, and applicants will be notified by November about their acceptance status. Note, applications are free to complete/submit, and membership dues are not due until after acceptance. Please email Dr. Argero Zerr (argero.zerr@csuci.edu) if you have any questions. 

Three Steps to Membership:
1. Fill out the online Psi Chi Application  at http://www.psichi.org/?page=JoinToday
    a. Read the qualifications for application and select Apply Now.
    b. Choose CSU Channel Islands from the local chapter drop-down menu and fill out the application including your name, email address, and Student ID number.
    c. It will also ask you for your exact graduation date. Use the commencement date listed on the CSUCI Academic Calendar.
    d. At the bottom of the page, check the box authorizing the faculty advisor to review your college records to determine eligibility.
    e. Type your Name/Signature and select Submit. 
2. Submit your membership fees once you are accepted. This $110 one-time lifetime membership fee should be submitted via check made out to CSUCI Psi Chi. This fee includes: the international Psi Chi society member fees ($65), graduation regalia ($20) and CI club fees ($25).
3. Attend the induction ceremony to receive your certificate and celebrate!

Minimum Qualifications: 
Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology, and membership depends upon class  standing and academic achievement. The eligibility criteria are listed below. If you are not eligible this semester, we encourage you to apply in the future!

• Major or Minor standing in Psychology
• Completion of at least 3 semesters of college courses
• Completion of at least 3 classes (9 semester hours) of Psychology courses
• Transfer students need to complete at least 12 units at CSUCI, including at least one Psychology course, in addition to the above requirements before they are eligible to apply.
• Psychology GPA of 3.0 or greater (this can be checked in your CARR report).
  • To check this, sign in to CI Records,  go to "Academics" then the "Degree Progress" tab. Then select "View PDF" and scroll towards the end to where it shows major requirements. Your Psychology GPA will be under the B.A. Psychology heading. 
• Cumulative GPA ranking in the top 35% of one’s cohort. For example, last year's cohorts had the following cumulative GPAs: Sophomores 3.3; Juniors 3.4; Seniors 3.5.
  • This is your overall GPA, including both transfer credits and units taken at CI. This can be checked on your transcript or Degree Progress.

Psi Chi Club Meetings

Meetings for the Fall 2026 semester as currently being planned. The tentative meeting schedule will be listed below, as well as on CI Sync and shared via our mailing list.

Meetings are open to all students, regardless of official membership status. Meeting topics will vary, but will include: opportunities to network with peers, grad school prep sessions, research opportunities, alumni speaker events, social activities and games, study sessions and more. Please email the Psi Chi President, Darren Slatten at darren.slatten343@myci.csuci.edu if you would like more information or if you would like to be added to our mailing list.

Psi Chi Officers (Fall 2026)

Title	Name
President	Darren Slatten
Vice President	Marshall Mee
Secretary & Historian	Kelli Dever
Treasurer	Isabella Cardona

Faculty Advisors

Please contact Dr. Argero Zerr if you have any questions: argero.zerr@csuci.edu.

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