Membership Applications
To become an Associate or Full member of Phi Sigma, you will need to submit the relevant application and fee. The documents are provided below.
Full Membership Application (juniors and seniors)
(Password for Full Membership Application: daisy)
E-board Applications
Click here for E-board Positions Descriptions and Responsibilities
Click here to download the E-board Application!
Being involved with the Phi Sigma executive board is an invaluable experience. Not only do you get to work together with some of the brightest of students at USC who are truly passionate about science, but you also are put in direct contact with fantastic professors and singular research opportunities both here and at the Health Sciences Campus. And of course, a leadership position in a chapter of the nation's leading biological honors society makes an excellent addition to any CV!
If you are interested in joining the Phi Sigma e-board, please e-mail us at [email protected] for an application, and submit it to us along with a one-page resume. We will then send you information regarding the next elections. Thanks for your interest in joining our crew! (:
Click here to download the E-board Application!
Being involved with the Phi Sigma executive board is an invaluable experience. Not only do you get to work together with some of the brightest of students at USC who are truly passionate about science, but you also are put in direct contact with fantastic professors and singular research opportunities both here and at the Health Sciences Campus. And of course, a leadership position in a chapter of the nation's leading biological honors society makes an excellent addition to any CV!
If you are interested in joining the Phi Sigma e-board, please e-mail us at [email protected] for an application, and submit it to us along with a one-page resume. We will then send you information regarding the next elections. Thanks for your interest in joining our crew! (:
Frequently Asked Questions
Why join Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society?
Membership in Phi Sigma is not merely for recognition of academic excellence and achievement; it also serves to further develop interests, knowledge, and opportunities in biological sciences. Whether you intend to further your academic career, put your experience to immediate use in industry or government, or explore a new career direction, Phi Sigma will give you an opportunity to use your knowledge in ways that classroom experience alone cannot. Phi Sigma is a cross-section of undergraduate and graduate students and professional people with unique interests and experience in biology. As such, they can offer a wealth of perspectives that can assist you in your career development. We urge you to take advantage of this opportunity for social, educational, and professional advancement!
Who can join the Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society?
Students who are enrolled in an accredited 4-year college or university, who have shown research interest, and who have received an equivalent of at least two years of college credit of which at least one-fourth is in the biological sciences, with a scholarship rating in the upper thirty-five percent of their class, shall be eligible for active Full membership. (Underclassmen are eligible for Associate membership.) This minimum ACHS requirement is modified by chapter bylaws; at least a B average is expected together with other qualifications suitable to the local chapters, particularly for graduate students.
What do I receive for my membership fee?
Joining Phi Sigma as a Full member costs a one-time only fee of $50. Associate membership in the USC Alpha Alpha chapter costs $30, and once eligible for Full membership, Associate members need only pay the difference between the full fee of $50 and their Associate membership fee ($50 - $30 = $20). The national office fee covers processing your membership information, an official Phi Sigma Pin, a Certificate of Membership, a Phi Sigma graduation cord, and a subscription to the journal BioScience. There are no annual dues. Since membership in Phi Sigma is for a lifetime, your membership allows you to continue your subscription to BioScience at the student rate for a lifetime. In addition, Student Members are eligible to apply for Phi Sigma Student Travel Grant funds.
Source: http://www.phisigmasociety.org
Source: http://www.phisigmasociety.org