Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate Political Science Association (UPSA)

UPSA is an organization for political science majors/minors and other students interested in the study of political science. The group hosts a variety of events including discussions, lectures, group outings, and alumni engagement. Members also assist at events designed for prospective political science majors. To learn more, students can email upsa@bu.edu.

Pi Sigma Alpha – Gamma Xi Chapter

Pi Sigma Alpha, Gamma Xi chapter, the national political science honor society, was established at Boston University in 1956. Membership is open to undergraduates majoring in political science or international relations. Eligibility for undergraduates is based primarily on high scholastic achievement in all subjects and especially in the field of concentration. For more information about the society, students can email poadvise@bu.edu.

Graduate Students

Graduate Student Speaker Series

The Graduate Student Speaker Series is organized by a few of our graduate students to bring in a variety of speakers from across subfields. For upcoming events, please visit our page here

BU Graduate Student Organization

The Boston University Graduate Student Organization sponsors social activities and other events that are open to all graduate students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.