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Student Groups: Sigma Iota Rho, Beta Chi Chapter

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This nationally recognized IR Honor Society aims to promote and reward scholarship and service among students and practitioners of international studies and to foster integrity and creative performance in the conduct of world affairs. The goal of the IR Honor Society is to create a productive atmosphere of international relations on campus, in the community, and world at large through activities and initiatives related to international affairs. SIR has organized activities such as lectures, meet and greets with faculty advisors, study abroad fairs, and career-related events.

Eligibility requirements include:

  • 3.30 overall GPA
  • 3.60 IR major GPA
  • Completion of 5 IR major courses for juniors and completion of 7 IR major courses for seniors
  • Completion of two upper-level courses
  • Active leadership or interest in IR

Members are chosen twice per year through an application process administered through the IR Program. Students will be invited via email to apply at the beginning of each semester. Please contact John Taylor, IR Program Administrator, for more information. SIR members must maintain these minimum requirements, attend all general meetings (3 per semester), and actively participate in at least one SIR committee.