The Presidential Degree is the third and highest level in the TSA Advanced Leadership Degree Program at the state level. This prestigious honor is available only to Level II TSA members who have earned the Senatorial Degree and meet all of the requirements below.

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Eligibility Requirements

To earn the Presidential Degree, a TSA member must:

•  Be a TSA member in good standing

• Be currently holding or have previously held a local TSA chapter office

• Have attended and competed in a competitive event at a past TSA National Conference

• Maintain a “B” average or higher in all STEM-related classes

• Give at least two public presentations about TSA or STEM before the State Conference

• Serve on at least one different local chapter activity committee than was used for the Senatorial Degree

• Participate in a competitive event at the upcoming TSA State Leadership Conference

• Take and pass the Presidential Degree written exam with a score of 90% or above

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Presidential Degree Exam

To complete the degree, candidates must take the Presidential Degree exam:

• Time limit: 30 minutes

• Format: Multiple-choice

• Passing score: 90% or higher

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Exam Topics Include:

• TSA Motto

• TSA Colors and Their Meanings

• Officer Symbols & Duties

• TSA Goals & Purposes

• TSA Official Dress

• TSA Creed

• Names, Schools, and Offices of Current State Officers

• TSA Key Personnel (e.g., National Director, State Director)

• National TSA Overview

• Advanced Leadership Degrees

• Parliamentary Procedures

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Application Deadline

• All applications must be submitted by April 1st

• The exam must be administered by the chapter advisor

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Recognition & Awards

• Members who meet all requirements will be recognized at the TSA State Leadership Conference

• Recipients will be awarded the official Presidential Degree lapel pin

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Special Note for Seniors

If a TSA member is a graduating senior and unable to complete the Senatorial and Presidential Degrees in separate years, they may request special approval from the State TSA Advisor’s office to complete both degrees during their senior year.