They must also demonstrate superior scholarship in psychology, earning a minimum GPA in psychology courses of 3.00. With regard to membership qualifications, Psi Chi accepts the policy of the institution regarding grades. For graduate students, an average grade of B or better in all graduate courses, including psychology. High standards of personal behavior. Two-thirds affirmative vote of those present at a regular meeting of the chapter.
Students become members by joining the chapter at the school where they are enrolled.
Psi Chi chapters are operated by student officers and faculty advisors. Together they select and induct the members and carry out the goals of the Society. All chapters register their inductees at the National Office, where the membership records are preserved for reference purposes. The total number of memberships preserved at the national office during the first 70 years is over 360,000. Many of these members have gone on to distinguished careers in psychology.