In the spring semester each candidate registers for POLS 288 and under the guidance of a faculty member, prepares a Distinction paper. This paper is examined by a departmental committee in April. Upon satisfactory completion of the paper and oral exam, the student will be formally graduated with Honors or Distinction in Political Science. Pi Sigma Alpha Pi Sigma Alpha is the national political science honor society. The Gamma Gamma Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha at the University of Connecticut seeks to promote a meaningful forum through which political science students can participate in discussion and the educational exchange of ideas, social events to bring students and faculty together, and the opportunity to become familiar with all areas of political activity by sponsoring lectures, debates, colloquia, and other events.
Membership is open to graduate and undergraduate students and interested faculty members.
Professor Jennifer Sterling-Folker is the faculty adviser . This association is open to all students in the University, but it is of special interest to political science majors. It seeks to provide opportunities to increase their knowledge and understanding of international events. The Association organizes a variety of special activities, such as lectures, debates, and discussions, as well as International Week and an annual forum on International Careers. Members also participate in regional and national student conferences in international affairs and Model United Nations at Harvard and in New York.