Pi Sigma Alpha

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Pi Sigma Alpha (ΠΣΑ)

Pi Sigma Alpha, Eta Eta Chapter at NMSU, is a National Political Science Honor Society that recognizes academic excellence in political studies. The organization aims to provide students the opportunity to explore topics in politics, government and public policy in order to build a group of like-minded people passionate about engaging in and advocating for vibrant and energetic public discourse. At our local chapter, we seek to provide opportunities for students to meet outside the classroom and engage in meaningful activities involving political research such as participating in the national student research conference in DC every February as well as campus events such as debates and presentations. 

National Office: www.pisigmaalpha.org


Why Join Pi Sigma Alpha?

Membership in Pi Sigma Alpha comes with a variety of benefits. Please check out this link to explore some of the benefits (www.pisigmaalpha.org/member-benefits/) that accompany national membership. 

 

Activities Include:

  • Attend the annual National Student Research Conference in Washington D.C. each February
    • Register for POLS 406 (1-credit) 
  • Chapter Grants and on-campus activities
  • Local community organization and volunteering
  • Brown bags and speaker series
  • Professional development and internships

 

Interested in Joining?

Local Chapter Member Requirements (Open to Undergraduate and Graduate Students):

  1. Students of ANY MAJOR may join
  2. Open to any college-year, e.g. Freshman
  3. Interested in political science related topics
  4. No credit completion requirements
  5. An average GPA of 3.0 or higher
  6. No chapter dues

National Member Requirements (Open to Undergraduate and Graduate Students)

  1. National membership dues $35.00 to National Office (one-time Lifetime Membership fee)
  2. Students of ANY MAJOR may join
  3. Must be sophomore and above
  4. Completion of at least half of the credits required for the baccalaureate degree
  5. Completion of at least 10 semester credits of work in political science (government), including at least one upper-division course
  6. An average grade of B or higher in all courses in political science
  7. For graduate students currently enrolled at New Mexico State University
    a) Completion of at least nine graduation credits in political science with no grade lower than B.


To Apply:

To apply to the Eta Eta chapter of New Mexico State University, please send a completed Membership Application Form and a copy of your degree audit to the organization's email: nmstatepsa@gmail.com. In the subject line, please write “MEMBER APPLICATION: Full Name”. After a thorough review, applicants that meet all requirements will be notified and sent a link to register for national membership.


Contact Information (2026-2027 Academic Year)

Miguel Beltran (President): miguelbe@nmsu.edu

Kaitlyn Garcia (Vice President): kg06@nmsu.edu

Madeline Nielsen (Treasurer): nielsen1@nmsu.edu

Cossette Luna (Community Outreach): jayden5@nmsu.edu

(Recruitment Chair): 

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Seong Kang sckang@nmsu.edu

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