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Iowa Students Psychology Association (ISPA)

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences supports an undergraduate student organization, formed in 1983, to advance the study of the science of psychology.  All psychology majors are urged to become active in ISPA and attend the sponsored activities. ISPA programs have included service projects, evening discussions about graduate study in psychology, and workshops on careers.

Psi Chi

The University of Iowa chapter of Psi Chi, the national honorary society in psychology, was established in 1984. To be eligible for membership a student must:

  • Be a psychology major
  • Be at least a second semester sophomore
  • Complete at least 9 hours of psychology coursework
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a psychology major GPA of a 3.0

Students interested in joining Psi Chi should contact a Psychology advisor or