Psychology Clubs
The Augusta University Psychology Club and the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology operate in close partnership to foster a unified, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating community for all students passionate about the discipline. While each organization fulfills a distinct purpose, they collaborate extensively to maximize student engagement and professional development.
• The Psychology Club: Serves as an open-access organization. Membership is extended to any Augusta University student demonstrating an interest in the field, independent of their declared major or academic standing.
• Psi Chi Honor Society: Functions as the university's chapter of the international honor society. Membership requires specific eligibility criteria and offers advanced academic distinctions as well as research, funding, and professional networking opportunities. Note: eligible members must be psychology majors or minors. See PsiChi.org for more information about Psi Chi and membership details.
Collaborative Initiatives
To support the holistic success of our students, these organizations co-host joint meetings, academic lectures, and networking events. Together, they provide critical resources designed to advance undergraduate learning, peer connection, and career preparation within the broader field of psychology.
Contact Us
Psychological Sciences
Summerville Campus
706-737-1694
Psychology Club
Recognizing and promoting excellence in the science and application of psychology
Mission Statement
The Psychology Club is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive community for students interested in psychology. Our mission is to encourage academic, professional, and personal growth by promoting discussion of psychological topics, connecting students with university activities and resources, supporting mental health awareness, and providing opportunities for networking. We strive to promote respectful dialogue and engagement with psychology both inside and outside the classroom.
Membership requirements
- Attend at least two meetings per semester.
- How to join? Click the link below officer list.
Officers (2026-2027)
- President: Jose Castro-Hernandez, jcastrohernandez@augusta.edu
- Vice President*: Vanessa Beswick, jbeswick@augusta.edu
- Co-Membership Chair: Chi Ojiaku, cojiaku@augusta.edu
- Co-Membership Chair: Sanaiah Brickers, sbrickers@augusta.edu
- Secretary: Alex Ramirez, aleramirez@augusta.edu
- Treasurer: Aryan Peecharaagadi, apeecharaagadi@augusta.edu
- Instagram: @aug_psychologyclub
- GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/103250099/f2Lxtibv (shared with Psi Chi)
How to join? Click the link HERE to access MS Forms with your AU username/password.
Psi Chi International Honor Society
Recognizing and promoting excellence in the science and application of psychology
Mission Statement
The mission of Psi Chi at Augusta University is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship while advancing the science of psychology. We are committed to supporting students’ academic and professional growth, promoting a supportive community, local outreach fundraising, and fostering curiosity about human behavior. Through inclusive events, mentorship, and engagement with research and applied psychology, our chapter aims to empower students for a future of contributing meaningfully to the field of psychology and to their communities.
Membership requirements
- *All students are welcome to attend events and general meetings; however, you must be a formal Psi Chi member for scholarships, Psi Chi conferences, and other member benefits*
Undergraduate Students:
- Be enrolled for a major, minor, or conferred credential in a psychology program or a program psychological in nature
- Have completed at least 3 semesters or equivalent of full-time college coursework and at least 9 semester credit hours or equivalent of psychology courses
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Graduate Students:
- Be enrolled in a psychology or closely related graduate program
- Have completed at least 9 semester credit hours of graduate psychology courses in that program
- Overall GPA of at least 3.3 in all graduate courses
- Pay the Psi Chi Society membership + chapter fee. Please contact the Psi Chi faculty advisor chapter for more information.
- How to join? Click the link below officer list.
Officers (2026-2027)
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Advisor-Dr. Drew Pierson apierso1@augusta.edu
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President-Vanessa Browning vbrowning@augusta.edu
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Vice president-Alexis Edge aledge@augusta.edu
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Secretary-Maddison Guinn mguinn@augusta.edu
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Treasurer & Fundrasing Chair-Jessie Barringer jbarringer@augusta.edu
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Social Media Chair-Paige Mitchell pmitchell1@augusta.edu
- Instagram: @augpsichi
- GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/103250099/f2Lxtibv (shared with Psyc club)
How to join? Click the link HERE to access MS Forms with your AU username/password.
