Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society for International Studies

Honor Society for International Studies

Sigma Iota Rho

Meet the Sigma Iota Rho Faculty Advisor

Professor Maureen Hickey

About Sigma Iota Rho

Sigma Iota Rho (SIR) is a collegiate honor society for international studies recognized by the International Studies Association. The goals of Sigma Iota Rho are to promote and reward scholarship and service among students and faculty in higher education so as to foster creative performance and integrity in the conduct of world affairs. Its members are predominantly advanced undergraduates who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance and engagement in international affairs. There are close to 200 SIR chapters all across the nation and abroad. The chapter at Portland State University, called Eta Chi, is the only chapter located in Oregon.

Eta Chi Officers for 2024/2025

Magdalena Karasinska, 2024-25 President

The Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer positions are open! If you qualify for Sigma Iota Rho membership and want to further develop your leadership skills, please get in touch with us.

The benefits of membership include:

Induction Package: Certificate Attesting Membership, copy of the latest issue of the Journal of International Relations, and Graduation Regalia (Honor Cord and Pin)
Opportunity to get your work published in the nationally distributed Journal of International Relations
Eligibility to apply for SIR Funding opportunities ranging from scholarships to research grants
Access to professional networks through the Sigma Iota Rho Internship Database (Excel).
Networking ability through our Sigma Iota Rho LinkedIn page.
Credentials you can put on your resume that showcase your commitment to the field of international affairs
Additional regalia options to wear at your graduation (Note: some types of regalia require an additional fee)
Discounted subscriptions to Foreign Affairs magazine (online or print versions)

Interested in becoming a member of Sigma Iota Rho?

Here are the minimum requirements:

INTL Major or Minor
Junior standing
3.3 Minimum G.P.A. in all courses
3.4 Minimuum G.P.A. in International Studies courses
Completed at least 21 hours of course work towards an International Studies major or minor including at least two courses at the 300 or 400 levels

To join you must pay a one-time fee of $55 in the form of a money order or cashier's check. Other regalia options are available for an additional fee. You will receive an invoice with payment instructions after your application is reviewed.

Connect with us

Email us at siretachi@pdx.edu or pga@pdx.edu.

Find Eta Chi on Facebook and Instagram.

Check out PSU Connect page for Eta Chi to connect with other members, as well as other clubs and organizations on campus!