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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.

Alpha Sigma Nu honor society medals on maroon ribbons arranged in rows, with gold medallions display

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.