Organizations for Psychology Students
Psi Chi - National Honor Society in Psychology
Founded in 1929, Psi Chi recognizes scholastic accomplishment and scientific advancements in psychology. QU Psi Chi members elect officers, hold regular meetings, engage in fund-raising for causes such as the Connecticut Food Bank, and participate in the annual meeting of the New England Psychological Association. This past year, the chapter celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Professor Joan Bombace founded the Quinnipiac Chapter of Psi Chi and is the Faculty Advisor.
Requirements for becoming a member:
- complete PS 307, Methods I - Experimental Methods
- have a minimum Psychology GPA of 3.3
- have a minimum overall GPA of 3.3
- be free of violations of University's Academic Integrity policy
- after being invited to do so in the Spring, complete application forms in a timely manner
- pay the one-time National membership fee at the time of application
- attend and participate in the initiation ceremony
For more information, contact Professor Bombace or visit Psi Chi's national website at www.psichi.org.
Psychology Club
The Psychology Club is a student-run organization that is open to any and all members of the Quinnipiac community interested in psychology. Psych Club events include speakers, conferences, and other activities related to psychology. It promotes cooperation and interaction among its members by, for example, raising funds for worthy causes. For example, in the past, the club raised $425.42 to donate to COTA, Children's Organ Transplant Association. It did so through sweatshirt sales. The funds were used to defray the medical expenses of a local family whose son is being treated for a rare disease.
For more information, contact Professor Paul LoCasto, Faculty Advisor.
Mackenzie Cuddy and Gina Peluso are the co-directors