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The National Honor Society
for Public Affairs and Administration

• About Pi Alpha Alpha:
  Learn more About PAA, its Purpose, its National Council, the PAA Oath, the PAA Constitution, FAQs for students, Student Award Criteria and Manuscript Award Winners.
  Also, see articles from the archived Student Online Journal
   

• Pi Alpha Alpha chapters:
  A List of Chapters, How to Establish a Chapter, an Application to Start a Chapter, and the Chapter Annual Update form
  See left-hand menu for more options

  Frequently Asked Questions for student members and for chapter advisors

  
  

• Membership:
  Membership Criteria, Honorary List, and other info
   

• Ordering PAA paraphernalia:
  Order for Chapters or Order for Students; and Instructions for ordering certificates and jewelry

The purpose of Pi Alpha Alpha is to encourage and recognize outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration. Its objectives, such as fostering integrity, professionalism, and effective performance, promote the advancement of quality in the education and practice of the art and science of public affairs and administration. PAA membership identifies those with the highest performance levels in educational programs preparing them for public service careers.