Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pay my dues? Click Here to find out.
Why should I become a PSA member?
Pi Sigma Alpha is the Political Science Honor Society at the University of Notre Dame. Members enjoy special recognition of their excellence within the department, including an invitation to a special end of the year banquet for graduating seniors. Membership in PSA shows your commitment to your major in addition to your high achievement. Members have special opportunities for special events, community service, and networking with professors and other top students. Please consult our statement of purpose, and our list of recent and upcoming events.
How do I join? Membership is offered through invitation only from the Department of Political Science. It is offered twice a year -- in the beginning of the fall and spring semesters -- to students who meet the requirements. Please consult our membership requirements. Once you have been invited to join, you must pay a one-time membership fee of $45 to be considered an official member.
How do I know if I'm eligible? Membership is offered by invitation from the Political Science Department in both the spring and fall semesters. Eligible students will receive an offer though email. If you have questions or concerns about your eligibility status, please contact us at ndpsa@nd.edu.
How much does it cost to join? The membership fee for PSA is currently $45. Once you have paid this ammount, you are an official member in both the Notre Dame PSA chapter and the national chapter.
Where does that money go? The membership dues go to both the national PSA association and to the Notre Dame chapter. The national PSA requires a $30 fee per student in order to become an official member. This is a one time fee, so once you have paid it once, you remain a member until you graduate. The remaing $15 goes to the Notre Dame chapter in order to fund various events throuhgout the year, and to provide the refreshments offered at each meeting.
If I can't afford the dues, can I still join? PSA understands that some students may have some financial difficutlies that would prevent them from paying the membership fee. The Notre Dame chapter has a limited number of scholarships available to students with demonstrated financial need. Please email ndpsa@nd.edu to discuss aid opportunities. All information will remain confidential.
I've already paid my dues, how long do I remain a member? Once you have paid the one-time membership fee, you remain a member until you graduate.
What is the Young Scholars Essary Contest? Click here for more information.
What scholarships are available to PSA members? Click here for more information.
What does PSA do? Click here for information about upcoming events, and recaps of past events.
I have a question that wasn't answered here. Please email ndpsa@nd.edu with any additional questions. We are happy to help!