The Career Center's Career Guide for Political Science

Political Science Advising

Normally, the decision to concentrate is made late in the sophomore year or early in the junior year. Advising appointments are scheduled by going to the Political Science website: www.lsa.umich.edu/polisci/undergraduate/advising or by contacting the department office. Appointments for the Honors advisor are scheduled at 1330 Mason Hall.

Political Science Faculty Listing

Faculty listing for the Department of Political Science

Political Science departmental information

U.S. News and World Report has consistently rated the University of Michigan as one of the top political science programs in the country. This ranking is based upon peer evaluations of the scholarly innovations and achievements of department members

Political Science Awards and Scholarships

Political Science Internships

Michigan in Washington Program

The MIW program offers undergraduates an opportunity to intern and live in Washington DC for a semester.

Student Organizations

Undergraduate Political Science Association

The Undergraduate Political Science Association provides undergraduates with both a valuable resource and a voice within the department.

The Michigan Journal of Political Science

The Michigan Journal of Political Science was founded to create a forum in which undergraduate and graduate students could publish superior academic papers. The Journal is edited by undergraduates, and publishes politically related papers from various disciplines.

Pi Sigma Alpha

Pi Sigma Alpha is the national honorary fraternity in Political Science. For membership information, contact the student services assistant.

Sigma Iota Rho

Sigma Iota Rho is the international relations honorary society. Admission to Sigma Iota Rho is open to all qualified students studying in any subfield of international relations — political science, history, international economy/business, literature/culture, etc.