Pi Gamma Mu (ΠΓΜ)
International Honor Society in Social Sciences
Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans La.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name:
Number of Completed Hours:
XU Student ID:
Phone:
City:
State:
ZIP Code:
E-Mail:
Gender:
GPA:
Major:
Minor:
Are you a transfer student?
Current address:
When is your expected graduation date?
Have you decided to attend graduate school?
What community service have you been involved with?
Are you involved in any special programs that utilize your knowledge or skills in Social Sciences?
If yes, what are they?
RESEARCH
Are you/have you conducted research in the Social Sciences?
If yes, please describe:
AWARDS
Have you been recognized with any awards in the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences?
If yes, please explain?
RESPONSE ESSAY
In 300 words or less, please answer the following questions: Why are you a Social Science major? What are your
career objectives? Is there anything else that we should know about you that is not reflected in your résumé or
transcripts? (Please type your response; you may choose to submit your essay as a separate document).
Pi Gamma Mu (ΠΓΜ)
International Honor Society in Social Sciences
Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans La.
PI GAMMA MU SELECTION CRITERIA
An individual, within the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, may be invited or may petition to join Pi Gamma Mu if they
meet the following criteria:
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When he/she is or was a junior (62 hours), senior or graduate student
Have completed at least 20 semester hours in social sciences
Earned an average grade therein of "B" or better in all Social Science courses.
Have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Pi Gamma Mu's constitution defines the Social Sciences to include the disciplines of history, political science, sociology,
anthropology, economics, international relations, criminal justice, social work, psychology, social philosophy, history of
education, and human geography.
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Faculty and administrators may also accept the privileges and responsibilities of membership in a collegiate chapter.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Your completed application and all required supporting materials must be submitted to Dr. Russell M. Frazier at: rfrazier@xula.edu
or to
Russell M. Frazier, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Political Science
1 Drexel Drive (Xavier South Suite 565)
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, La. 70125
By 12:00 pm October 9, 2015 for induction in fall 2015. All new members being accepted to the Honors Society will be inducted in
the fall of the academic year in which the application was received.
**Note**: If accepted, a one-time fee of $60.00 membership fee will be assessed prior to being formally inducted to membership.
PI GAMMA MU SELECTION CRITERIA
MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE:
Résumé
Copy of unofficial XU transcripts from the Registrar’s Office
Short response essay
Application deadline: 12:00 pm October 9, 2015 for induction in fall 2015.
Signature of applicant:
Date:
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