WILLIMANTIC, CT (04/13/2020)– Eastern Connecticut State University recently inducted 30 psychology students into Psi Chi, the international honors society for psychology. Students are invited into the society if they are a declared major or minor in psychology, have at least 12 credits of psychology coursework and a GPA of 3.5 or higher in psychology and an overall GPA of 3.0.
Among the recent inductees is Cassidy Arnold of Haddam, a junior who majors in Psychology.
The goals of Psi Chi are to recognize academic excellence and to nurture academic growth. The society hosts conventions, research award competitions and certificate recognition programs. The society publishes a Psi Chi newsletter quarterly to unite members and recognize achievements across chapters.
Eastern students who are inducted into Psi Chi attend several social events hosted by psychology faculty, graduate school panels, and receive extensive support from faculty to further their education. There are also financial benefits, including eligibility for the Richard Bronson Memorial Scholarship, which students can use to defer graduate school costs or attend a convention. Students inducted into the society receive lifelong membership. The society is recognized as an excellent starting point for professional growth through meeting leaders in their field, having an opportunity to promote research and meeting with other members of the society.
