Psyvo Membership
Membership in Psyvo Inc. is reserved for high-achieving scholars whose academic careers reflect a standard of excellence. We mandate stringent criteria not as barriers, but as the benchmark for an organization defined by professional distinction.
Membership in Psyvo Inc. is open to graduate-level students majoring in counseling psychology, and attending an institution accredited by CACREP and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The program must prepare students for examinations administered by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Qualified candidates include those of any age, sex, sexual orientation, race, handicap or disability, religion, or national and ethnic origin and who meet the minimum qualifications.
NOTE: Psyvo Inc. does not impose any type of service activity as a condition for membership—eligibility is based on academic record. Psyvo Inc. may use more stringent academic criteria for membership than those required in the Psyvo Inc. Constitution, but they cannot use lower academic standards than those required in the Constitution. Hazing is not sanctioned or allowed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to join Psyvo Inc.?
Membership is open to graduate-level students currently enrolled in a counseling psychology program. Your institution must be accredited by either CACREP or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and your program must prepare you for examinations administered by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).
What are the specific academic requirements for membership?
To qualify, you must meet three main academic criteria:
Be enrolled in a counseling psychology graduate program.
Have completed a minimum of 33 semester credit hours of graduate psychology courses within that program.
Maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.5 specifically in your counseling psychology courses.
Is my university's accreditation important?
Yes, it is critical. Your institution must hold accreditation from either the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
How much does it cost to join?
The membership fee is a one-time payment of $119. This fee covers your annual membership for the year.
How do I apply for membership?
Once you have confirmed you meet all the academic and institutional requirements, you must join by completing the Psyvo online membership application.
Do I need to complete volunteer hours or service activities to be eligible?
No. Psyvo Inc. does not require any service activities as a condition for membership. Eligibility is determined strictly by your academic record.
Does Psyvo Inc. have a non-discrimination policy?
Yes. Qualified candidates are considered for membership regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, handicap or disability, religion, or national and ethnic origin.
Is hazing a part of the Psyvo Inc. membership process?
Absolutely not. Hazing is strictly forbidden and is not sanctioned or allowed under any circumstances.
What if I have more questions?
Send an email to hello@psyvo.com—we are delighted to answer any further questions you may have.