Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) is an international honors society that thrives on professional development, social outreach, and community building! This organization prides itself on the betterment and growth of counselors in and out of graduate school. The Sigma Delta Chapter of CSI is for USD counseling students.

CMHC Co President: Katharine Sheridan

SC Co President: Iliana Storch

Marketing Chair: Claudia Alvarado-Sasse

Secretary: Serene Shibly

Treasurer: Martin Lopez

Co-Advisors: Dr. G & Dr. Chae

To contact CSI with more information: chisigmaiotasd@gmail.com

Chi Sigma Iota Sigma Delta FAQ

• What is Chi Sigma Iota (CSI)?
  CSI is an international honors society that thrives on professional development, social outreach, and community building! This organization prides itself on the betterment and growth of counselors in and out of graduate school. The Sigma Delta Chapter of CSI is for USD counseling students.
• Who can come to meetings and events?
  Anyone who is a part of the CMFT program is welcome to attend meetings and events hosted throughout the year. We welcome everyone and encourage you to get involved in any way you can and want.
• How do I become a member?
  To become an official member of CSI you have to be first a part of the School
  Counseling/School-Based Clinical Counseling or Clinical Mental Health cohorts, have completed one full semester in your graduate program, and have a GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Do I have to come to meetings and events to become a member?
  While we would love to have you at all of our meetings and events, you do not have to come to them to be considered for membership. Once Spring semester rolls around just keep an eye out for information regarding member applications. Apply, and if you get accepted, you’re in!
• What are dues?
  Official members have to pay a $15 chapter fee and a $50 CSI international fee. The chapter fees can be paid through the Eventbrite link emailed out to potential and current members while the international fees are collected directly from CSI through their website.
• When are dues due?
  Dues will be accepted up until the 1st of March. If you require more time, you can reach out to your first year representatives, or anyone on the leadership team to explain your circumstances.
• What is initiation?
  Initiation is a space to welcome new members to the society. Here we will hear from the current and new leadership teams and a keynote speaker about the vision of the chapter and importance of community in counseling. This is ultimately a space for new official members to be recognized for their efforts and take the pledge to uphold the high standards of the counseling profession!
• Is initiation mandatory?
  While we would love to have you at initiation, we understand that you may have other matters to attend to at the same time. Our team will do their best to make accommodations for you, so please reach out!

Check them out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sigmadeltacsi/ 

Have more questions? Reach out!
Secretary – Priscilla Martinez chisigmaiotasd@gmail.com
For questions specific to different committees please reach out to the corresponding Committee Chairs
Counseling Practice Club:
Allison Mateo- amateo@sandiego.edu
Cesar Rodriguez Correa – crodriguezcorrea@sandiego.edu
Professional Development:
Marisa Franke – mfranke@sandiego.edu