Start A Chapter
Alpha Sigma Lambda (ASLHS) is the prestigious honor society that focuses on recognizing and supporting non-traditional students—those who are adults, often balancing work, family, and education.
Let’s delve into the benefits of establishing an ASLHS chapter on an institutional campus:
Cost-Effective
Alpha Sigma Lambda honor society chapter membership is a cost-effective way to recognize non-traditional students for their outstanding achievements in higher education. A chapter may easily be managed at a minimal cost of $200 a year. For more information, contact us today!
Academic Recognition
ASLHS honors the academic achievements of non-traditional students. It provides a platform to celebrate their hard work and dedication to education.
Scholarship Opportunities
ASLHS offers scholarship opportunities specifically tailored for adult learners. These scholarships can alleviate financial burdens and encourage continued educational pursuits.
Leadership and Networking
ASLHS creates opportunities for staff members, alumni, and students to unite in supporting adult learners. Induction events and graduation ceremonies foster connections and networking among like-minded individuals.
Lifetime Membership
When students become ASLHS members, it’s not just for their college years—it’s a lifetime membership. This enduring affiliation provides ongoing support and recognition.
Official Recognition
ASLHS is recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies as the official honor society for adult learners. It focuses on helping non-traditional students balance competing interests of home, work, and academics while maintaining excellence.
Encouraging Degree Completion
ASLHS encourages adult learners to earn associate and bachelor's degrees. By celebrating high scholastic achievement, ASLHS motivates students to persist in their educational journey.
Strength in Community
Through leadership and scholasticism, ASLHS inspires candidates to share their strengths with fellow students and communities. It fosters a sense of belonging and mutual support.
Transferability
If students transfer between schools, their ASLHS membership can often be transferred to the new institution with the permission of the chapter counselor.
Remember, ASLHS is more than an honor society—it’s a community that champions adult learners and celebrates their academic excellence.
Interested In Starting A Chapter At Your Institution?
To establish chapter membership, your institution must be a regionally accredited college or university that offers two or four-year degrees to non-traditional/adult students. Upon acceptance into Alpha Sigma Lambda, your institution will then induct qualified students into a nationally recognized chapter.
Applications are reviewed as they are received making it possible for new chapters to be established throughout the year. The process can take less than two weeks when your application is submitted electronically.
How To Start a Chapter
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Have questions? Check out the Chapter FAQs to get answers to frequently asked questions.
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New chapter dues are $200. Invoices are sent to the chapter councilor in October each year and are due by January 1st of the following year.
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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.
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society is not only the oldest but also largest chapter-based honor society for full & part-time adult students.
For the nontraditional student, the society stands as an inspiration for continuing scholastic growth, a builder of pride through recognition, and an invitation to associate with similarly motivated students. For the chapter institution, the Society serves as a vehicle for imparting appreciation for adult students’ academic achievements and contributions. Also, the society has been found to aid immensely in the recruitment, and retention of nontraditional adult students.
In the winter of 1945, Dr. Rollin B. Posey, Dean of University College at Northwestern University, realized that a measure of encouragement and recognition accorded an evening student’s scholastic achievement at an early stage of his/ her program could provide the thrust of desire to their educational objectives.
