Membership Types
Adjunct Membership
Adjunct membership is now available in response to the need to recognize the outstanding contribution and interest of some sophomore students in our chapters. Unlike other types of memberships that are lifetime, adjunct membership is limited to sophomores only and expires at the end of their sophomore year. Adjunct members do not qualify to run for an office. In order to be considered for adjunct membership, students must meet the following criteria:
Completed course work in international studies including courses in relevant subject areas of anthropology, economics, foreign languages, geography, history, political science, and other related disciplines.
Attained a sophomore standing and completed at least twelve (12) hours of course work towards International Relations major or minor.
Demonstrated interest in Sigma Iota Rho through active participation in the Chapter activities.
Plan to attain full membership upon qualification.
Undergraduate Membership
Undergraduate members are the driving force behind the success of the chapter. It is their energy and commitment combined with the experience of the faculty advisor that help fulfill the mission of Sigma Iota Rho. In order to qualify for undergraduate membership, students must meet the following criteria:
Completed course work in international studies including courses in relevant subject areas of anthropology, economics, foreign languages, geography, history, political science, and other related disciplines;
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 300 or 400 levels;
Attained a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher in all courses, and a grade point average of at least 3.4 in international relations courses;
Must maintain full-time student status of at least twelve (12) hours to be a voting member or hold an office.
Graduate Membership
With their experience and undergraduate work completed, 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:
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.
Completed one semester of graduate level work in the aforementioned area.
Attained a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher in all courses, and a grade point average of at least 3.4 in international relations courses;
Must maintain full-time student status to be a voting member or hold an office.