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What is PSA?
 
  • Pi Sigma Alpha is the National Political Science Honorary Fraternity. (3rd Largest Honorary Society)
     
  • There are over 460+ Pi Sigma Alpha Chapters. (14 Chapters in Michigan, CMU is Omega Beta Chapter)
 		 
Who can join PSA?
 
  • Any Central Michigan Student may become a member of Pi Sigma Alpha.
  
How can I gain lifetime membership in PSA?
 

  • Undergraduate Students
    Must be of Junior or Senior status. (Above 62 Credits) 
    Must have a minimum of 12 credits finished in Political Science classes.
    Must retain a 3.0 minimum GPA overall and in Political Science classes.
    Must attend bi-weekly Pi Sigma Alpha Meetings and Events.

 		 
 
  • Graduate Students
    Must have a minimum of 9 credits finished in Graduate Political Science classes.
    Maintain a 3.0 or higher in all Political Science courses
 
How much time must I devote to PSA Weekly?
 
  • The average Pi Sigma Alpha member devotes 2-3 hours a week of his or her time between meetings and other events.
 		 
What type of activities does the Omega Beta Chapter participate in?
 
  1. Conferences
    ●    Model UN Conference

    ●Michigan Political Science Conference

    ●Midwest Political Science Conference

    ●Statewide PSA Conference

  1. Campus-Events

    ●Panel of Speakers

    ●Keynote Speakers

    ●General Meetings

    ●Student Government Meetings

  1. Volunteering
         ●Winter/Summer Special Olympics
     
  2. Fundraising
    ●    Cedar Point Fundraiser
    ●Zabro’s Pizza Fundraiser
    ●Fazoli’s Fundraiser
    ●Pop can Drives
     
  3. Social Activities
         ●Football Tailgating
    ●Bar-B-Que
    ●Movie Nights
    ●Faculty v. PSA Softball Game
     
  4. Trips
         ●State Capital Trip
    ●Spring Break with PSA
 		 
How does becoming a member of PSA benefit me?
 

  • Excellent Resume Builder

  • Increase Networking Skills

  • Automatic higher pay grade for federal employees that belong to honorary society

  • Increase Political Science knowledge

  • Meet political figures from different types and levels involved with Political Science

  • Political Science Tutoring Available

  • Gain new friends around campus.

  • Most PSA members are in the upper 1/3 of all Political Science classes.

 		 
What are recent CMU graduates that belonged to PSA doing now?
 
  • University of Michigan Graduate School
  • MSU/DCL Law School
  • Local/State/Federal Government Internships
 		 
When are PSA meetings?
 

All general board meetings take place every other Sunday at 9:00 p.m. in the Lake Superior Room of the UC. 

All are welcome to attend E-Board meetings which take place on weeks that the general board doesn’t meet on Sunday at 9:00 P.M. in the SOC.

  
Who can I contact about joining PSA?
 

●You may show up to any meeting or event to get involved in Pi Sigma Alpha.
●Ask any current PSA member.

●Ask any Political Science faculty member.


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