The Senatorial Degree is the second stage of the TSA Advanced Leadership Degree Program. This honor is open to all TSA members who have previously earned the Congressional Degree and meet the requirements below.

 

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Senatorial Degree, a TSA member must:

• Be a TSA member in good standing

• Have run for a local TSA chapter office

• Attend a TSA Fall Leadership Conference

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

• Give at least one public presentation about TSA or a STEM topic

• Serve on at least one local chapter activity committee

• Attend and compete in at least one event at the TSA State Leadership Conference

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Senatorial Degree Exam

To complete the requirements, candidates must take the Senatorial Degree online 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

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Application Deadline

• All applications must be submitted by April 1st

• The exam is administered by the chapter advisor

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Recognition & Awards

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

• Recipients will receive the official Senatorial Degree lapel pin

• This degree makes members eligible to pursue the TSA Presidential Degree

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