Campus and community involvement
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<p>First-year political science students can live and learn with like-minded peers in the <a href="https://www.uww.edu/fye/students/learning-communities/cols-learning-communities#x506778">Legal Eagles Learning Community</a>. You’ll share a residence hall and a common class that will take you on field trips to the Capitol, courtrooms and more.</p>
<p>Our department is home to student organizations such as:</p>
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<li>Law Society — This student group provides networking opportunities, career information and help with law school admissions.</li>
<li>Pi Sigma Alpha — National Political Science Honor Society</li>
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<p>Other campus groups that might appeal to a political science major include:</p>
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<li>Forensics (debate team)</li>
<li>DREAM (Disability Rights, Education, Activism and Mentoring)</li>
<li>Criminal Justice Organization</li>
<li>Society for Human Resource Management</li>
</ul>
<p>UW-Whitewater is also home to a diverse group of political and activism student groups.</p>
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