Pi Alpha Alpha Membership
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Pi Alpha Alpha is a membership organization for students and alums of graduate programs in public policy or public administration. Each spring, MPA and MPP students who meet the Pi Alpha Alpha qualifications are invited to join the honor society. Membership in PAA is limited to persons who demonstrate academic achievement in public policy and administration program in NASPAA member schools. All memberships are national memberships with a local chapter affiliation. Most Pi Alpha Alpha events at The University of Utah are open to all students regardless of membership in Pi Alpha Alpha. Below are answers to frequently asked questions regarding membership in PAA. If you need more information, please contact us.
Who is eligible for membership?
Students, alumni and faculty of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) programs at The University of Utah are eligible to join Pi Alpha Alpha. Students who have completed 50 percent of the required coursework (a minimum of 21 for MPA and 20 for MPP semester hours) and have attained a grade point average of at least 3.7 are eligible for induction into The University of Utah Chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha.
What are the benefits of membership?
The University of Utah Pi Alpha Alpha chapter provides members and students with networking and educational opportunities at the many events it sponsors. Membership is also recognized by leaders in the public sector as a highly regarded academic achievement.
What are the Membership Dues?
The one-time membership fee is $85 (2009). This fee includes the NASPAA Certificate and Pi Alpha Alpha Pin to wear at Graduation, as well as Induction into the local chapter. New inductees receive an invitation letter from The University of Utah Chapter in February, at that time students who choose to join can submit their one-time membership fee and purchase any Pi Alpha Alpha regalia (medallians and honor cords) they would like for graduation.