Psi Chi

 

Psi Chi group photo
Psi Chi Executive Officers, from left to right
Top row: Anna Vanags, Priscilla Bissah, Annie O'Donnell, Sabrina Sciortino
Middle row: Ashley Langford, Vivian Austin
Bottom row: Anna Grace Trammell

Welcome to the UGA Chapter of Psi Chi

Psi Chi is an international honor society in psychology that has been active at UGA for nearly 100 years. We typically host 1–2 meetings each month, offering opportunities to connect with other students interested in psychology, build professional skills, and engage in community service. All students are welcome to attend our meetings, regardless of major or membership status.

Psychology majors who meet eligibility requirements may apply for official membership. Membership is internationally recognized and provides access to benefits such as scholarships and opportunities to publish in the Psi Chi journal. Visit our membership page to learn more.

Announcements

  • Applications for Spring 2026 closed on February 25th, 2026. Applications will open again in Spring 2027. Visit our membership page for more information.
  • Please fill out our meeting input form to help us gauge interest in meetings and opportunities for 2026-2027!
  • Congratulations to our executive board for 2026-2027! 
    • President: Vivian Austin
    • Vice President: Annike Wade 
    • Secretary: Rachel Joseph 
    • Professional Development Chair: Mary Ellinor 
    • Social Event Chair: Autumn Giebeig 
    • Philanthropy Chair: Anna Foster 
    • Social Media Coordinator: Binta Bah 

Monthly Meeting Schedule

The Psi Chi meeting dates will be posted here. All meetings will be held in the Psychology Building, Room 309 at 5:30 PM. We had meetings during the following dates: 

  • January 8th: General Body Meeting
  • February 11th: Social--Bingo and Painting
  • February 18th: Philanthropy
  • March 4th: Professional Development Panel
  • April 9th: Annual Psi Chi Convention
  • April 22nd: General body Meeting--Induction

Visit our calendar page for other dates and more detailed information. Please note that we highly encourage students who are not yet members or who do not yet qualify (e.g., freshmen and first-semester sophomores) to also attend our meetings!

Other Events

Convention

  • Our annual convention took place on Thursday, April 9, 2025 in Victor K. Wilson Memorial Hall Ballroom. Thank you to everyone who attended!

Application Deadline

  • Applications have closed for Spring 2026.
  • See membership page for details!

Psi Chi Purpose & Mission Statement

Psi Chi is an international honors society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance 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.

Resource Documents:

Pages:

Useful Links 

Psi Chi National Website
Information About Psi Chi National 

Psi Chi Award and Grants
List of Awards and Grants Available Through Psi Chi 

American Psychological Association
APA Official Website 

Southeastern Psychological Association
Our Regional Psychological Association Affiliated with the APA 

UGA Psychology Department
UGA Psychology Department Home Page

Online Psychology Career Guide

Psychology Degree Portal