Frequently Asked Questions
Student FAQ
Common Questions for Students
How do I become a member?
Induction into Alpha Sigma Lambda is done on an institutional level, meaning that each institution has their own set of specific criteria that must be met in order to receive an invitation to join. Membership into ASLHS is by invitation only by the chapter councilor at your institution.
I was inducted and have not received my membership certificate, how do I get one?
Chapter counselors of each institution should be awarding a membership certificate and card to each new inductee. If this has not been awarded, please contact the chapter counselor at your institution. Individual students may not purchase membership certificates or cards, this must be done by the chapter counselor of the institution.
What is the focus of Alpha Sigma Lambda?
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society is dedicated to the advancement of scholarship.
Who is eligible for membership?
The Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society extends membership to eligible undergraduate students.
How do I obtain an Honor Cord?
Honor Cords can be ordered directly from the Alpha Sigma Lambda online store.
How do I apply for an ASLHS scholarship?
Scholarship applications are posted on our website in January of each year. The applicant must complete the application and return it to the chapter counselor at their institution by the deadline date determined by the chapter counselor. The applicant does not need to be a member of ASLHS to apply for a scholarship. The only requirement is that the institution you are attending must have an active ASLHS chapter.
What are the membership dues?
Membership dues are determined by each institutional chapter. Please contact the chapter councilor at your institution for assistance.
How do I contact my chapter institution?
Chapter councilor contact information may be found by going to Chapter Directory.
Will I be issued a member number once I’ve been inducted?
No. Member numbers are not issued to new inductees.
May I transfer my membership to a different institutional chapter?
Yes, with the permission of the chapter councilor at the institution you are transferring to.
Who do I contact to become a member?
If you have questions regarding membership criteria and eligibility, you may contact the chapter counselor at your institution. This information may be found in our chapter directory.
How can I stay connected with ASLHS?
What does Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society recognize?
Are graduate students eligible for membership?
May I wear my Honor Cord at commencement?
Contact the commencement office at your institution for policies on wearing academic regalia at graduation.
I purchased an item from your store and it wasn't what I wanted. What is your return policy?
Refer to our full return policy here for complete details.
How long is the membership for?
Membership into Alpha Sigma Lambda is a lifetime membership.
What will I receive once I become a member?
Institutional chapters may purchase academic regalia for the members to be given to the member before graduation. Please reach out to the chapter councilor at your institution for assistance if you are unsure if you need to purchase the regalia from our online store. A membership certificate is issued by the chapter institution. Please keep your membership certificate for proof of membership.
I've lost my membership certificate. How do I get a replacement copy?
Contact the chapter councilor at your institution for assistance. If the chapter is not located in the chapter directory, please contact us by emailing alsiglam@eiu.edu
Chapter FAQ
Common Questions for Chapters
How do I establish a chapter?
Go to Alpha Sigma Lambda to access the online application under the chapter’s tab, “Start a Chapter”. Chapter approval usually takes up to three weeks.
How much are new chapter dues and when are they to be paid?
New chapter dues are $400, which includes first year’s dues of $200, a podium banner and start up materials. After the initial startup cost, yearly dues are $200. Invoices are sent out to the chapter councilor in October each year and are due by January 1st of the following year.
How do I reinstate my chapter that is no longer active?
A chapter may be re-established by completing the online application under the chapter’s tab, “Start a Chapter” at https://alsiglam.org/ If you have any questions, please contact our office by email at alsiglam@eiu.edu. If your chapter has been inactive for longer than 2 years, the chapter may become reinstated by completing the chapter application and paying the chapter dues of $400. The chapter dues that are paid include the first year’s dues of $200, a podium banner and start up materials.
How long does it take to activate a new chapter?
Once the chapter application has been received by the home office, the process of approval takes about two weeks. Once approved, your institution will be notified by email. Once the new chapter dues are received, we will send out the start-up materials and order a podium banner.
How do I choose a Greek name for my new chapter?
Once the new chapter application is received, a Greek name will be assigned to the chapter by the home office. If there is a name that is preferential to the chapter, a request for that name can be sent to our office for consideration.
How do I submit information for the Midnight Oil Newsletter?
Email photos and photo captions and/or induction information to alsiglam.org.
We need to make changes to our chapter's constitution. Who do we contact to make those changes?
Please contact the home office by emailing us at alsiglam@eiu.edu. We will assist you with making these changes.
How long are the chapter dues good for?
Chapter dues are invoiced in October of each year and are effective through January of the following year.
My chapter was just activated, and I am not quite sure what the next step is?
The ASLHS website is an excellent resource to have your questions answered. It will also be beneficial to read through the ASL honor society Constitution and By-Laws. If you need further assistance, please contact the ASLHS home office by emailing alsiglam@eiu.edu or by phone (217) 581-7106.
How do I submit new inductees and when?
New inductees may be submitted at any time or when requested at the end of each year by using the online template found in the chapter toolkit. Completed lists may be emailed to alsiglam@eiu.edu.
I'm a new chapter councilor and need to be inducted so that I may induct others. How is this accomplished?
Once the chapter change of information form is completed and submitted to the home office, you will receive an email with the ASL honor society ritual and vita for you to complete. Please return the signed vita to alsiglam@eiu.edu as soon as possible. This form needs to be on file prior to inducting members into the honor society.
We have had a change in chapter councilors. How do I report this?
Complete and submit the change of information form under the chapter’s tab on our website.
I'm a newly appointed chapter councilor. How do I request a copy of our chapter's constitution?
A copy of the chapter’s constitution may be requested by emailing the home office at alsiglam@eiu.edu.
