Applying

Prerequisites

Applicants must be juniors or seniors who have taken an introductory course in American Government and an additional 300-level course.

Application

A maximum of 16 students will be accepted. All University at Albany students (including non-majors) may apply if they will meet the prerequisites by the end of the fall. Preference is given to political science Honors Program participants.

Selection is based on the applicant's GPA, writing sample (previously written paper), and an interview. Financial aid will be available.

Get the application (PDF).

For more information, write Prof. Malbin at m[dot]malbin[at]albany[dot]edu.