Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, is the only honor society dedicated to college and university students studying government in the United States. Pi Sigma Alpha has chapters on nearly 850 campuses and has inducted over 300,000 members. Since its establishment in 1983, the Xi Lambda Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha has promoted the personal, professional, and academic growth of its members.
Pi Sigma Alpha continues to recognize college students who have excelled in the field of Political Science, and to unite those students by providing opportunities to discuss common concerns and exchange ideas. Learn more about PSA here.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Membership in Pi Sigma Alpha is accompanied by several unique benefits. These include:
- Personal, professional, and academic growth opportunities relating to political science
- Superior Academic Achievement for federal jobs (increases GS pay scale level)
- Honor cords and medallions to be worn at graduation
- Access to the Pi Sigma Alpha alumni network
- Discounted members to APSA, the American Political Science Association
- Opportunity to submit paper proposals to the Pi Sigma Alpha Undergraduate Student Conference and Pi Sigma Alpha Journal of Undergraduate Politics
- Eligible to apply for the Pi Sigma Alpha Howard Penniman Scholarships for Graduate Study in Political Science, the Nancy McManus Washington Internship Scholarships, and Best Paper Awards
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- 60+ credits completed
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
- 12+ semester hours completed in GOVT coursework including at least one advanced course (300/400-level)
- No grade below B in any qualifying GOVT course
- Submission of membership application
- One-time new member fee of $35 following acceptance as a new member
HOW TO APPLY
Use the form below to indicate your interest in PSA membership. Please note that completing this form is just the first step in the process. Within a few weeks, students who meet the requirements will receive an official invitation from PSA. You must follow the instructions in the email from your Pi Sigma Alpha advisor in order to become a member. Email scharuaa@gmu.edu with questions.