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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Alpha Sigma Nu is an international honor society founded at Marquette University in 1915. Membership is limited to those students in Jesuit institutions of higher education who possess to an outstanding degree the qualities of scholarship, loyalty and service. Induction into Alpha Sigma Nu is one of the highest student honors awarded at LMU and on Jesuit campuses throughout the world.

  • For information concerning requirements for membership in Alpha Sigma Nu, read the Alpha Sigma Nu Mission, Vision, and By-Laws.

  • Meeting the academic requirements alone does not guarantee membership. Students must also demonstrate ASN’s values of loyalty and service and receive the required review and approvals, including clearance from their dean and Judicial Affairs and final approval by the LMU president.

  • Each September, the LMU ASN Chapter works with the Registrar’s Office to identify students who meet the basic eligibility requirements to apply. The chapter uses only the Registrar’s report to make this determination.

  • According to the ASN by-laws, the Chapter may nominate in a single academic year (a) not more than five percent of the full-time enrollment of the junior class, plus (b) not more than five percent of the full-time enrollment of the senior class, plus (c) not more than five percent of the total enrollment of a student's graduate degree program or department. Because class and program sizes vary from year to year, the specific number of nominations also may vary.

  • Invitations to apply are sent via email in October of each year.

  • The application deadline is typically in late November for possible induction the following spring. The exact date may vary each year, so please check the current application for this year’s deadline.

  • Yes. If you meet the academic requirements for that year, you will receive notification inviting you to apply during your senior year.

  • The induction ceremony is usually held in March. The exact date will be highlighted in the invitation going out to all inductees.

  • No. ASN membership does not confer exemption from final exams or any other assignments.

  • Absolutely. Satisfaction of the minimum scholarly requirements detailed above is not by itself sufficient for induction into Alpha Sigma Nu. Careful attention is paid to a nominee's demonstrated loyalty, service, and commitment to Jesuit ideals.

  • Loyalty means a demonstrated commitment to Jesuit ideals of higher education -- intellectual, moral, social and religious. Service means a proven concern for others demonstrated by activities in support of the institution or the community.

  • You will be notified at your LMU email address early in the Spring semester.

  • Yes. We encourage you to submit your application, but make sure to include your current email address.

  • For this academic year, the one-time cost is $95. This fee includes a pin, a commencement medallion, a certificate, and lifetime membership in Alpha Sigma Nu. You must pay the dues before being inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu.

  • The Induction Ceremony is held in Sacred Heart Chapel, followed by a reception in the Jesuit Gardens. The ceremony time will be shared with inductees in advance.

  • The Induction Ceremony and Reception are free for invited ASN faculty and staff, current LMU ASN students, and new inductees and their two guests. Additional guest tickets are $20 each. Information on requesting and paying for additional tickets will be provided with the induction invitation.

  • Once you have been selected and paid your membership dues, you will be inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu even if you cannot attend the induction ceremony. If you are unable to attend, you may pick up your certificate, pin, and medallion from the Provost’s Office in University Hall 4820.

  • All of those who are eligible, as defined above, receive an invitation to apply for membership.

  • Applications are reviewed through the LMU Alpha Sigma Nu chapter, with input from student chapter leaders, the faculty advisor, and the appropriate academic leaders. The university president approves the final list of candidates for induction.

  • If you are selected, the reservation form you receive will include a link to pay your membership dues by credit card. You may also pay by cash or check in person at the Office of the Provost, University Hall 4820.

  • ASN does not provide sashes or stoles. Inducted members receive a pin and medallion, both of which may be worn at commencement.

  • You may purchase a replacement pin, medallion and other ASN regalia at your own cost from the ASN National Office.