Do you have a GPA of 3.5 or above? Have you completed at least nine (9) credit hours in your program? Do you desire to serve your program, profession, and community? Then why not consider becoming a member of Nu Chi Chi, NCCU's Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota (CSI)? CSI is the International Honors Society that promotes excellence in counseling. In addition to being recognized for academic and professional excellence, members of Nu Chi Chi and CSI receive numerous benefits, including:
- Invitations to regular, hour-long webinars and continuing education opportunities.
- A subscription to CSI's Exemplar magazine – published three (3) times each year.
- Access to the Journal of Counselor Leadership & Advocacy.
- Leadership training and networking opportunities.
- Ability to obtain various awards and scholarships specifically for CSI members.
- Opportunities for community-building and to participate in events throughout the year.
- Wearing a CSI special honors cord at graduation.
If you have completed at least nine credit hours while maintaining a GPA of at least 3.5 – you can follow the process below to join our Chapter:
- Email co-faculty advisors Dr. Lupton-Smith (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), Dr. Moody (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and president Meika Reaves (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Please attach a letter that includes (a) your current GPA, (b) the number of hours you have completed in the program (excluding hours currently enrolled), and (c) a brief statement explaining why you'd like to become a member of Nu Chi Chi. We will be taking applications up until February 11th in preparation for our new member induction on April 10th.
- After you have emailed your letter of interest, we will send a follow up email about next steps. Additionally, it is never too early to start getting involved in CSI sponsored events which happen throughout the year for our whole counselor education community whereallstudents are invited, welcome, and encouraged to attend!
- If you have any questions or want additional information about CSI or our Nu Chi Chi Chapter, please don't hesitate to contact Dr. Lupton-Smith, Dr. Moody, or Meika Reaves at the emails above.


