FAQs
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 academically and have a demonstrated record of service and loyalty to the Jesuit ideals of education are considered for membership.
Why should I join?
- Only 4% of students are inducted, as it is the highest honor at Jesuit Institutions including all disciplines
- See Privileges of Membership.
- Remarkable opportunities for networking with over 45,000 members worldwide.
- Interaction with other members within the society. This includes your home institution and other institutions that have ΑΣΝ chapters.
- Enhancing the experience of a Jesuit Education
- Life long membership
What are the commitments?
To continue to live the ideals of scholarship, loyalty and service.
What is the cost?
Induction fees for 2008-2009 are $60 for a lifetime membership. This provides for your certificate and official pin plus ongoing mailings from Alpha Sigma Nu. For some chapters this also includes a wonderful induction ceremony. There are no ongoing annual dues. Please contact your Faculty Adviser if the cost of induction presents a financial hardship.
Are there networking possibilities?
Yes, and they are improving regularly. ΑΣΝ has 60,000 members throughout the world with current addresses for about 85% of them. Alumni contact information can be found in the ΑΣΝ online directory.
Will this help with graduate or professional school admission?
Yes. This is a recognized and respected credential. Established in 1915, ΑΣΝ is a full member of the Association of College Honor Societies, ACHS.
Will this help with career moves?
Yes. The online member directory provides professional contact information, as well as a means to keep your contact and professional information current with Alpha Sigma Nu.
