The honoring and induction of students who distinguish themselves in scholarship, loyalty and service at Jesuit institutions of higher education is the primary purpose of Alpha Sigma Nu. Each of our member institutions inducts annually.

The Society encourages those so honored to understand, to appreciate and to promote the ideals of Jesuit education; to encourage the establishment and proper functioning of Chapters in accredited Jesuit institutions of higher education, as well as the establishment and proper functioning of Alumni Clubs.

What is Alpha Sigma Nu?

Alpha Sigma Nu is the honor society of Jesuit institutions of higher education. The society was founded in 1915 to honor a select number of students each year on the basis of scholarship, loyalty, and service. Alpha Sigma Nu is unique among honor societies in that it seeks to identify the most promising students in Jesuit schools. Inductees demonstrate an intelligent appreciation of and commitment to the ideals - intellectual, social, moral, and religious - of Jesuit higher education. Selection to Alpha Sigma Nu is one of the highest honors that can be given on a Jesuit campus.

Who is eligible to join?
Juniors, seniors and graduate students who are in the top 15% of their class and have a demonstrated record of service and loyalty to the Jesuit ideals of education.

Why should I join?
This is the highest honor at Jesuit institutions, including all disciplines. Only 4% of students are invited to membership.

What are the benefits?
Lifelong membership, networks and collegiality with a remarkable group of people from all 30 Jesuit institutions in the United States, plus two in Canada and one in Korea. The society has an online member directory with 45,000 plus current names with contact information.

What are the commitments?
To continue to live the ideals of scholarship, loyalty and service.

What is the cost?
The dues are $50 for a lifetime membership. This provides for your certificate and official pin plus all ASN mailings for the rest of your life.

Are there annual dues?
No. There is an annual Sustaining Fund, which many members support.

Are there networking possibilities?
Yes, and they are improving regularly. ASN has 60,000 members throughout the world with current addresses for about 85% of them. Alumni may be located in the ASN Online Directory.

Will this help with graduate or professional school admission?
Yes. This is a recognized and respected credential. Established in 1915, ASN is a full member of the Association of College Honor Societies, ACHS.

Will this help with career moves?
Yes. Members may contact other members for advice, referrals and positions.

The qualifications and procedures for inducting students into Alpha Sigma Nu are outlined in the Alpha Sigma Nu Bylaws.

For information about general qualifications, click here.

For information about undergraduate student qualifications and procedures, click here.

For information about graduate student qualifications and procedures, click here.

Alpha Sigma Nu is committed to equal opportunity for all qualified candidates in light of criteria established in the Bylaws.

Names of those nominated for student or honorary memberships shall be submitted to the Executive Director for inscription on the records of the Society and for the proper issuance of keys and certificates.

Graduates of Jesuit institutions of higher education who have been initiated into Alpha Sigma Nu or Gamma Pi Epsilon, the former national society for women in Jesuit colleges and universities, and all honorary members enjoy lifetime membership in the Society and may participate in the activities of any Alumni Club.

The current induction fee, as established by the Board, shall be charged for each new member payable by the Chapter to the Central Office in advance of the induction ceremony. The fee shall be reviewed each year by the Treasurer.

For more information about Alpha Sigma Nu on your campus, contact the ASN Faculty Adviser and Chapter Coordinator at your Jesuit institution.

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