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Alpha Sigma Nu

Welcome to Alpha Sigma Nu

Alpha Sigma Nu is the honor society of Jesuit colleges and universities. Each year, Alpha Sigma Nu inducts juniors, seniors, graduate, and professional students who distinguish themselves in Scholarship, Loyalty, and Service.

Alpha Sigma Nu: The Jesuit Honor Society

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What is Alpha Sigma Nu?

Alpha Sigma Nu is the international honor society of Jesuit colleges and universities. The society was founded in 1915 to honor a select number of students each year on the basis of scholarship, loyalty, and service. Alpha Sigma Nu seeks to identify the most promising students who demonstrate an appreciation of and commitment to the ideals of Jesuit higher education. Selection to Alpha Sigma Nu is one of the highest honors that can be given on a Jesuit college or university.

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Why Should You Join?

Only 5% of students are inducted, making ASN the highest honor across all disciplines at Jesuit institutions. There are over 100,000 members worldwide, meaning you have an outstanding network to utilize. ASN enhances Jesuit education experiences via recognition, programming, and connecting members.

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The Mission of Alpha Sigma Nu

Alpha Sigma Nu, the honor society of Jesuit institutions of higher education, 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.

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Loyola Inducts 186 New Members

The Loyola chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu inducted 186 new members and welcomed 4 honorary members on September 27.

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Loyola ASN Named Chapter of the Year

The Loyola chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu was named a Chapter of the Year for 2025-2026 by the Alpha Sigma Nu international office.

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Loyola Hosts ASN Leadership Summit

Alpha Sigma Nu hosted its Leadership Summit at Loyola’s Schreiber Center September 15–17, 2023. The Leadership Summit welcomed chapter officers and chapter advisers from Alpha Sigma Nu chapters from across the U.S. and Universidad Loyola Andalucía.

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Information for Nominees

Congratulations on your nomination and invitation to apply for membership in Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society! Learn more about Alpha Sigma Nu and about the application process, including specific requirements for each college and school in the university.

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The Jesuit Honor Society

Learn more about how membership in Alpha Sigma Nu is a lifetime of connection!

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Lifelong Membership

The invitation to join Alpha Sigma Nu goes beyond one's time in college—it's an invitation to a lifelong commitment to scholarship, loyalty, and service rooted in Jesuit values.