The purpose of Beta Rho Chapter of Sigma Iota Rho Honor National Society for
international studies at FIU is to promote scholarly excellence among students of
international studies, international politics, and global affairs and to foster integrity
and creative performance in the study, analysis, and conduct of world politics.
The FIU chapter of SIR was founded in 2002 and has continued to provide
uninterruptedly committed students of politics and international relations with a
forum to voice their ideas and advance their academic interests within the
department and the university at large.
Sigma Iota Rho offers students who excel academically an excellent opportunity to
meet with peers and professors, and to participate in and plan lectures, workshops
and debates. Further, it gives members a chance to publish their peer-reviewed
papers in the Journal of International Relations, sponsored and published by SIR's
national headquarters at University of Pennsylvania.
Admission Requirements:
• Pursuing a major or minor in International Relations
• Completed at least 60 credits
• Completed at least 5 upper level courses in International Relations or a
combination of same with Political Science (INR or POS)
• Earned a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 or above
• Earned a minimum GPA of 3.3 or above in International Relations courses or
in a combination of same with Political Science (POS and INR)
• Fill out an application
• Have SASS report reviewed and approved only by the serving Sigma Iota
Rho Faculty Advisor in the Politics and International Relations Department
• Upon approval, submit a $65.00 check made out to Sigma Iota Rho
For an application stop by the Department of Politics and International Relations at
SIPA 410 or download from this site.
Dr. Astrid Arraras is SIR's Faculty Advisor for the academic year 2014-2015.
Please contact her at arrarasa@fiu.edu for further information.