Psychology Student Organizations

• Black Scholars in Psychology (inactive as of 26/27 school year)
• Clinical Psychology Graduate Club (inactive as of 26/27 school year)
• Collegiate Neuroscience Association (inactive as of 26/27 school year)
• Graduate Association for School Psychology
• Psi Chi
• Psychology Club

The Graduate Association for School Psychology (GASP) was founded in 2007 as a vehicle for enhancing & mentoring relationships among cohorts of students enrolled in the CSU School Psychology program; improving communication about program-related issues; providing support for students in their studies; providing networking opportunities internally and externally; promoting the welfare of children and families in the Greater Cleveland area; and contributing to decisions affecting program curriculum and policies. Through GASP (a CSU Student Government-sponsored organization), students also may be eligible to receive funding for professional activities such as conference attendance and presentations. Officers are elected by current students to represent each of the three cohorts of students – First, Second, and Third (intern) Year students. The School Psychology Program Director serves as the moderator of this student organization. Meetings are held periodically during the academic year, while social activities are scheduled on a periodic basis.

2025-2026 Officers: 

• President: Kelli Grote
• Vice President: Lacie Costello
• Secretary: Madeline Patrick
• Treasurer: Amy Nuti
• Social Media: Annabelle Roehlig

Check out the GASP Instagram for news & updates

Other important School Psych links

Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology. Membership benefits include a lifetime membership, awards & scholarships, publishing opportunities, mentorships, research opportunities, grad school prep, and various resources & career connections. To apply, undergraduate psychology students need 3 semesters of full-time coursework completed, 9 credits in psychology, and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Graduate Psychology students who have completed one semester can apply as well. Interested students should complete a Psi Chi membership application online. Although applications will be accepted at any time, the due date for Fall Induction is October 15 and for Spring Induction is March 1. After you are accepted, you will pay a one-time lifetime membership fee and be inducted in a special ceremony. Faculty Advisor Dr. Pethtel can be reached any any point in the application process for questions at o.pethtel@csuohio.edu. Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Psychological Society (APS). 

2026-2027 Officers

President: Makenna Rosin

VP: Trisity Carnes

Secretary: Meghan O'Boyle

Treasurer: Vaishnavi Varma

Faculty Co-Advisors: Dr. Pethtel and Dr. Nordlund

Past Officers

2025-2026 Officers

• President: Ariana Ellis
• Vice President: Makenna Rosin
• Secretary: Ethan Besselman
• Treasurer: Allyson Godin
• Membership Coordinator: Katie Frederick
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2024-2025 Officers: 

• President: Nichole Gamble
• Vice President: MacKenzie McElhatten
• Secretary: Tierra McClary
• Treasurer: Cheyenne Marki
• Faculty Co-Advisors: Dr. Pethtel and Dr. Nordlund

Organization Contact: o.pethtel@csuohio.edu 

Check out the Psi Chi Facebook Page for news & updates

The Psychology Club is an all-inclusive psychology organization committed to engaging its members and the university's Psychology Department in meaningful experiences related to the discipline. Membership is open to graduate and undergraduate students with an interest in psychology. Prospective members do not need to be pursuing a degree in psychology. Members of the Psych Club will learn about the different subdisciplines of psychology to better prepare them to explore the many opportunities that the field has to offer. In addition, the Psych Club provides information and resources pertaining to research engagement, graduate school preparation, conference participation, undergraduate involvement, podcast interviews, and other activities and opportunities that are related to psychology.

Join the club here!

2026-2027 Officers

President: Meghan O'Boyle

VP: Aneta Shkarpa

Secretary: Tuersunmaimaiti Gulinazi

Tresurer: Teodora Pelin

Past Officers

2024-2025 Officers: 

• President: Collin Mahoney
• Vice President: Shannon Boyle
• Secretary: Aiden Meyer
• Treasurer: Dalton Hundt
• Faculty Advisor: Dr. Naser

Organization Contact: psychclub@csuohio.edu

Check out the Psych Club Instagram for news & updates

Listen to their current podcast here

Podcast Archive

External Organizations for Students

American Psychological Association of Graduate Students - www.apa.org/apags
Association for Support of Graduate Students - www.asgs.org
National Black Graduate Students Association -  www.nbgsa.org