Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, is the only honor society for college students of political science and government in the United States. Pi Sigma Alpha is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) and is designated as a "Specialized, Upper-Division" society by ACHS. Membership in an honor society is a worthy distinction in itself, and as a measure of academic achievement can provide a tangible advantage in a competitive world.
Pi Sigma Alpha
Texas State's Rho Eta Chapter
Membership Requirements
- Must be a junior or senior
- Currently enrolled as a major or minor in political science: Political Science, Public Administration, or Legal Studies
- Must have completed a minimum of ten (10) course credits in political science including at least one (1) upper-division course (3000 level or higher)
- Average grade of B (3.0) or higher in those political science courses
- Overall GPA of B (3.0) or higher
- Not on disciplinary probation or being held by any other disciplinary restriction
GRADUATE STUDENTS
- Must be pursuing a degree in political science: Political Science, Public Administration, Legal Studies
- Must have completed a minimum of nine (9) course credits in political science
- Average grade of B (3.0) or higher in those political science courses
- Undergraduate coursework does not count towards graduate student eligibility
- Not on disciplinary probation or being held by any other disciplinary restriction
Contact Information
Student President
Francisco Valdovinos
Email: fjv15@txstate.edu
Faculty Sponsor
Casey Wheatland
Email: hpz5@txstate.edu