Pi Alpha Alpha - National Honors Society

Pi Alpha Alpha is a national honor society formed to recognize and promote excellence in the study and practice of public service and administration. PAA membership identifies those with the highest performance levels in educational programs preparing them for public service careers.

To be inducted, students must:

  • Be enrolled in the MPA program or MPA dual-degree program
  • Complete at least 27 credit hours
  • Remove all incompletes (except internship or practicum)
  • Have a cumulative GPA in the top 20 percent of eligible students