Nu Rho Psi

Nu Rho Psi is The National Honors Society in Neuroscience. Founded in 2006 and the only nationally recognized honors society for the study of brain science, Nu Rho Psi is a non-profit organization that now holds chapters in over 110 universities across the United States.

Nu Rho Psi’s overarching purpose includes:

1. Encouraging professional interest and excellence in the scholarship of Neuroscience
2. Awarding recognition to students who have achieved excellence in Neuroscience scholarship
3. Advancing the discipline and public awareness of Neuroscience
4. Driving intellectual/social interaction between students, faculty, and professionals in Neuroscience
5. Promoting career development in Neuroscience and related fields
6. Encouraging service to the community

Led by undergraduate NBB students with support and sponsorship from Emory College's NBB Program and NBB Faculty, Emory Nu Rho Psi’s mission is:

To recognize and promote leadership, intellectual development, and superior scholastic achievement in the study of neuroscience and behavior. We aim to advance the study of neuroscience within the college and increase awareness within Emory and the surrounding community. We work to stimulate academic and professional growth beyond the classroom through programs designed to enhance the regular curriculum and provide rewarding experiences and fellowship through affiliation with the national honors society.

Since Emory Nu Rho Psi was chartered in 2011, over 400 Emory students have been granted this prestigious honor, placing our chapter among the top 5 universities nationwide and the highest in Georgia.

Emory Nu Rho Psi members receive a certificate, wear the gold and black Nu Rho Psi cords at commencement, and are afforded various other perks associated with their national honor society membership.

To be considered for this honor, all Nu Rho Psi applicants must meet or exceed the national standards for acceptance as well as the Emory University Chapter of Nu Rho Psi-specific requirements.

Accordingly, applicants:

1. Must be majoring or minoring in NBB or neuroethics
   1. Students majoring in psychology, biology, anthropology, IDS, or other related disciplines may be approved by majority vote of Emory Nu Rho Psi Executive Committee
2. Must have completed at least 9 semester hours of NBB coursework (at least three classes).
   1. At least 3 credit hours must be from a core NBB or cross-listed course (201, 301, 302, 401W, 402W).
   2. If only one core course has been completed, remaining credit hours must come from approved NBB electives (excluding NBB 399, 499, 495A, 495B).
3. Must have an overall GPA of no less than 3.2
4. Must havea a major/minor GPA of at least 3.5
5. Must have high standards of personal behavior
6. Must demonstrate extracurricular interest in the field(s) of neuroscience, psychology, biology, anthropology, and/or biomedicine

To cover costs of the award ceremony, national dues, certificate, and graduation cords, inducted members will pay a one-time fee of $75.