We look forward to having you as a member of Sigma Iota Rho!
 
 
YOU MAY APPLY ONLINE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK AND PAY YOUR DUES THROUGH PAYPAL. IT WILL CHARGE YOU ABOUT $2.00 MORE BECAUSE OF THE FINANCE CHARGE. https://orgsync.com/forms/show/17077
 
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Election to undergraduate membership shall be by a local chapter from among such students of the institution who meet or exceed the following qualifications.

(a)     Have a declared International Studies major and completed coursework in International Politics and Diplomacy, International Business and Economics, International Development, Regional Studies, Security Studies, and Peace Studies;

(b)    Have attained a junior standing and completed at least twenty-one (21) hours of course work toward the International Relations major or minor, including at least two courses at the 3000 or 4000 level.

(c)    Have attained a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher in all courses, and a grade point average of at least 3.3 in international relations courses.

(d)    Must maintain full-time student status of at least twelve (12) hours or maintain part-time student status while holding an internship to be a voting member or hold an office.

(e)    Exceptional sophomore students may become members and attend all meetings but cannot hold office until he/she is classified as a junior and meets all requirements as stated above.

 
Graduate student members are a much added benefit to Sigma Iota Rho Chapters.  In order to qualify for graduate membership, students must meet the following criteria:
 
(a)    Are in a graduate program which focuses on international studies including courses in relevant subject areas of anthropology, economics, foreign languages, geography, history, political science, and other related disciplines;
 
(b)    Have completed one semester of graduate level work in the aforementioned area.
 
(c)    Have attained a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher in all courses, and a grade point average of at least 3.3 in international relations courses;
 
(d)    Must maintain full-time student status or be enrolled part-time with an internship to be a voting member or hold an office.
 
**SOPHOMORES MAY become members but may not hold an office until they have achieved Junior status**