Alpha Sigma Nu Mission
Alpha Sigma Nu recognizes those students who distinguish themselves in scholarship, loyalty and service. The only honor society permitted to bear the name Jesuit, Alpha Sigma Nu encourages its members to a lifetime pursuit of intellectual development, deepening Ignatian spirituality, service to others, and a commitment to the core principles of Jesuit education. Selection to Alpha Sigma Nu is the highest honor awarded on a Jesuit campus.
Scholarship is the most important qualification and is defined as: a depth of comprehension and a breadth of knowledge, a passion for knowledge, ideas, and critical analysis, education as a lifelong pursuit, and a balanced integration of experiences, advancing both knowledge and wisdom.
The qualification of loyalty means an intellectual appreciation of Jesuit ideals of higher education and a commitment to these ideals on the intellectual, social, moral, and religious levels. Loyalty demands: a deep sense of decency, truth and justice, a commitment to moral convictions, and efforts to advance the good of society.
Service to others is an integral part of the philosophy of Jesuit education and of Alpha Sigma Nu. Service: uses one's knowledge to contribute to the world, reflects a concern for the welfare of our society, and is demonstrated by giving freely of time and energy to one's school and to the larger community.
Juniors, seniors and graduate students who rank academically in the top 15% of their class at Jesuit universities and have a demonstrated record of service and loyalty to the Jesuit ideals are eligible. Only 4% of each class is inducted.
Benefits of Membership
- Dedication and diligence are tangibly rewarded. Membership is the highest honor bestowed at Jesuit institutions
- Involvement in Jesuit mission-focused activities
- Lifelong membership, networks and collegiality with people from all 29 Jesuit institutions in the United States, two in Canada and one in Korea
- Connection to the Alpha Sigma Nu online member directory of 70,000 Alpha Sigma Nu members
- Membership in one of 14 Alpha Sigma Nu Alumni Clubs upon graduation.
- Entrance at the GS-7 level in numerous professional and technical occupations in the Federal service.
- Through partnerships with the Washington Internship Institute, The Fund for American Studies, and The Washington Center, members of each ACHS member society may qualify for scholarships
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