Sigma Iota Rho

National Honor Society for International Studies

About SIR

The Washington University SIR chapter is a group of undergraduate students committed to furthering international awareness on campus while fostering an academic, social and professional community for students interested in global issues. Our chapter has presented town hall events on salient issues, organized public service projects, hosted student research conferences and maintained an international human rights film festival. All Global Studies majors and students with related academic interests are welcome to join our chapter. 

Applications for membership in SIR are collected at the beginning of each semester. Fall deadline is TBA at 11:59pm. If you would like to become a member of SIR this semester, please click on the link, download the form, and submit it by email to washusir@gmail.com. 

New members are required to attend New Member Meetings — check @wustlsir on Instagram for more details.

Fall 2025 MANDATORY NEW MEMBER MEETINGS ARE:

TBA

THE APPLICATION IS DUE VIA EMAIL BY 11:59 PM ON TBA.

Membership & Eligibility

Membership

Each semester, members are required to attend biweekly meetings, volunteer for at least one service opportunity, and attend a set number of SIR-credited events on campus. The Executive Board reserves the right to withhold honors if you do not meet attendance and participation requirements.

Membership in SIR gives you an opportunity to hone your leadership skills as a chapter officer or through event planning. You will receive Eliot Honors at commencement in recognition of your service to SIR and wear honor cords at graduation. In addition, the National Honorary provides other unique opportunities to attend conferences with the UN, World Bank, and other international institutions, travel and research grant opportunities, and a chance for members to submit papers to the Sigma Iota Rho publication, Journal of International Relations.

 

 

 

 

Local Chapter Membership

All students who are interested in global issues are welcome to participate in the Washington University chapter of SIR as local members. We welcome students of all academic backgrounds and extra-curricular pursuits.

National Honorary Membership

Seniors that meet the following requirements are eligible for induction to the National Honor Society:

  • Complete course work in global studies including courses in relevant subject areas of anthropology, economics, modern languages, geography, history, political science, and other related disciplines
  • Attain a junior standing and completed as least twenty-one (21) hours of course work in the Global Studies major, including at least two courses at the 3000/4000 levels
  • Attain a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher in all courses
  • Pay a one-time membership fee of $45

Meet our Leadership

President

Weldon Smith

Executive Board

Dir. Operations - Jackie Marquez Salgado 
Dir. Membership - Gitanjali Raghava
Dir. Admin - Campbell Clark
Dir. Community Service - Jaya Kosaraju
Dir. External Relations - Michelle Kim
Dir. Finance - Amerie Alvarado
Vice President - Ari Appel 

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Additional Websites

SIR has helped me become more closely connected with the IAS program – with faculty and staff, given me awareness of related events held on campus, and allowed me to network with fellow students. Moreover, joining SIR has allowed me to become involved in planning and orchestrating events on campus. My involvement with SIR uniquely supplements my IAS education and provides the forum through which I am able to share and pursue my passions.

― SIR Member Anonymous

Contact

Questions about Washington University's chapter of SIR?

Email WashU SIR