Students become members by joining the chapter at the school where they are enrolled. Psi Chi chapters are operated by student officials and faculty advisors. Together they select and induct members and carry out the goals of the Society. Because the officers and faculty advisors are volunteers and their time is limited, anyone interested in joining Psi Chi should take the initiative and contact the psychology department, the faculty advisor, and/or the local officers.

Qualifications for Active Student Membership

1. Completion of at least three semesters.
   
2. Completion of 9 semester hours of psychology.
   
3. Registration for major standing in psychology or for a program psychological in nature which is equivalent to such standing.
   
4. Undergraduates who are elected to Psi Chi must have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00 and rank in the upper 35% of their class in general scholarship. They must also demonstrate superior scholarship in psychology, earning a minimum GPA in psychology courses of 3.20.
   
5. For graduate students, an average grade of "B" or better in all graduate courses, including psychology.
   
6. High standards of personal behavior.
   
7. Two-thirds affirmative vote of those present at a regular meeting of the chapter.