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Application Process

Joining the National Chapter of Nu Rho Psi is completely optional. You are more than welcome to be involved in the UVA Chapter without applying to the National Chapter. 

 

Applications to join the National Chapter are accepted at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. The following are requirements listed by the national branch of Nu Rho Psi for membership:

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  • Major, minor, other emphasis in Neuroscience

  • Completion of at least 3 semesters of the College course

  • Completion of at least 9 semester hours of Neuroscience-related courses

  • Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.2 and a minimum GPA of 3.5 in Neuroscience courses

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UVA Chapter Membership Status and Point System

Nu Rho Psi at UVA uses a point system to track active membership. You need a minimum of 5 points each semester to be considered an active member and therefore be eligible to run for executive board.

Examples of how to earn points include:​​

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  • General-Body Meeting: 1 point

  • Guest Speaker: 2 points

  • Dinner Series/Journal Club: 2 points

  • Social/Volunteering Events: 1 point

  • Nu Rho Psi Field Trip (Spring 2025): 3 points

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Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization, which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise or control the organization and is not responsible for the organization’s contracts, acts or omissions.

 

Nu Rho Psi at UVA does not restrict its membership, programs, or activities on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family and genetic information.

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