ASLHS Chapters
General Information
Membership shall comprise chapters of colleges and universities which offer undergraduate degrees and which are accredited by the regional associations.*
*Middle States Association, North Central Association, New England Association, Northwest Association, Southern Association, or Western Association.
Student members must have completed a minimum of twelve (12) graded semester hours for an associate degree and twenty-four (24) semester hours for a baccalaureate degree or equivalent and shall be matriculated students in an undergraduate degree program in an institution that is regionally accredited in the U.S. or recognized by the Ministry of Education of the country in which the program operates. Institutions may apply for exceptions to the residency requirements to address the needs of adult students in their institution. All exceptions must be documented in the institution’s bylaws. The college credits may not include transfer credits. All credits must be taken through and graded at the matriculating institution and must be included in the student’s cumulative GPA.
Student members selected must meet the minimum GPA from your institution. The cumulative scholastic record of the student as interpreted by the institution where membership is to be conferred shall be the basis for computing scholastic eligibility.
Please note that local chapters may impose higher standards for student membership than those stated in the ASLHS Constitution. Students invited to membership must meet the criteria of the local chapter into which they are being inducted. Since most chapters hold only one formal induction ceremony per year, any student who graduates between ceremonies and who qualified for chapter membership at the time of their graduation shall be considered an “active” student and eligible for induction at the next induction ceremony.
**Thirty-six quarter hours or an approved number of unit courses equal to twenty-four semester hours.
Local chapters may elect faculty, administrative officers,and staff to honorary membership, provided that the number of such active members at any time shall not exceed twenty members or ten percent of the total membership of the chapter, whichever is larger. Faculty, staff, and administrative personnel shall be exempt from all student membership criteria.
Interested In Starting A Chapter At Your Institution?
1. Apply Online
2. New chapter dues are $200.
3. Have questions? Check out the Chapter FAQs to get answers to frequently asked questions.
4. Still have questions? Don’t worry! Our Home Office staff is here to help.
Please contact the home office at (217) 581-7106 or e-mail alsiglam@eiu.edu.
First in Scholarship & Leadership
As the premier nationally recognized honor society for adult learners with a 75+ year established history in higher education, Alpha Sigma Lambda represents the top non-traditional students for more than 300 institutions across the United States.
Alpha Sigma Lambda is devoted to the advancement of scholarship and recognition of nontraditional students continuing their education. We partner with colleges and universities to celebrate the scholarship and leadership of adult students in higher education.
We advocate for and support adult students throughout their studies, and past graduation offering lifelong membership to those that are inducted. Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society members are part of a larger community that honors the adult student’s hard work and accomplishments, and all share a passion for lifelong learning.
Each chapter has the ability to help honor these students, faculty, families, and lifelong learning leaders within their institution through Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society awards, events, and scholarships.
Why should higher learning institutions have an Alpha Sigma Lambda chapter?
Offer scholarship opportunities to non traditional & adult students.
Additional benefits of ASLHS membership
Membership offers motivation for students to achieve academic excellence.
Interested in starting a chapter at your institution?
Visit our Chapter Resources page to learn more. Have questions? Still have questions?
Alpha Sigma Lambda represents the top non-traditional students for 300 institutions across the United States.
We advocate for and support adult students throughout their studies and past graduation, offering lifelong membership to those that are inducted. ASL Honor Society (ASLHS) chapters help to foster a passion for lifelong learning and showcase the institutions’ commitment to offering higher education for adults.
ASLHS allows members to network with peers who are also committed to pursuing their education and striving for excellence.
ASLHS members are part of a larger community that honors the adult student’s hard work and accomplishments. Each chapter has the ability to help honor these students, their teachers, families, and leaders within their institution. ASLHS’s 75-year history of supporting adult students and its commitment to continue that support is why ASLHS is first in scholarship and leadership.
