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Political Science Honor Society

Pi Sigma Alpha is the only honor society for college students of political science and government in the United States. The Pi Chi Chapter is the officially recognized chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha at UWO; it was established in 1988. The Pi Chi Chapter recognizes academic excellence in the discipline, encourages student scholarship, supports student engagement, and provides for greater interactionWhy join Pi Sigma Alpha, the political science honors society between students and faculty members.  

Membership in UWO’s Pi Chi Chapter is open to undergraduate students taking courses in government, political science, international relations, public administration, or a related interdisciplinary area. Student must meet Pi Sigma Alpha eligibility requirements:

  1. Completion of at least 60 credit hours (at least one-half the credits required by UWO for the baccalaureate degree);
  2. Completion of at least ten semester credits of work in political science, including at least one upper-division course; with an average grade of B (3.0 GPA) or higher in those courses;
  3. Achievement of an overall GPA placing them in the top one-third of their whole class (e.g., junior or senior class); 

Students who meet these eligibility requirements will be invited in February to join Pi Chi and Pi Sigma Alpha. To be admitted to the honors society, eligible students must accept the invitation, pay a small membership fee directly to Pi Sigma Alpha, and be inducted into the UWO Pi Sigma Alpha Chapter (there is a ceremony in May).

Advisor: Druscilla Scribner

 

PreLaw Society

25872658972_b566c6118c_kIs law school in your future? The PreLaw Society is open to all interested students. It is a student group that provides information about legal careers and education. The student group meets and holds programs to help answer questions about law schools, the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), when to take the LSAT, and interning in law firms.

The PreLaw Student Organization Office is in Sage Hall 4642, where you will find helpful resources for applying to law school, LSAT books, practice tests, and a study room.

Membership: Open to students of all disciplines.

Advisor: Jerry Thomas