Nominee Information
Alpha Sigma Nu Application Requirements
| College, School, Institute | College, School, Institute | How are potential candidates notified? | Number of Letters of Recommendation required | Who can write Letters of Recommendation? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts & Sciences | Top 15% invited by email to apply | LUC email from: CAS-ASN@LUC.edu | At least 2 faculty, or 1 faculty and 1 external recommendation | LUC faculty and staff, internship or service coordinators |
| The Graduate School | Nominations solicited from Graduate Program Directors | LUC email | 2 | LUC faculty preferred |
| Institute of Pastoral Studies | Nominations solicited from faculty | LUC email | None | N/A |
| Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing | Top 15% invited by email to apply | LUC email from: SONAlphaSigmaNu@LUC.edu | 2 for undergraduate students; none for graduate students |
Faculty, staff |
| Parkinson School of Health Sciences & Public Health | Top 15% invited by email to apply | LUC email from: ParkinsonDean@LUC.edu | 1 | Faculty, staff, employers, or internship supervisors |
| Quinlan School of Business - Undergraduate | Top 15% invited by email to apply | LUC email from: QuinlanUBUS@LUC.edu | 2 | Faculty, staff, employers, coaches, etc. |
| Quinlan School of Business - Graduate | Top 15% invited by email to apply | LUC email from: QuinlanGrad@LUC.edu | 2 | Faculty, staff, employers, coaches, etc. |
| School of Communication | Top 15% invited by email to apply | LUC email from: agisiger@LUC.edu | 1 | Faculty, staff, non- LUC internship supervisors |
| School of Continuing & Professional Studies | Top 15% invited by email to apply | LUC email | 1 | LUC faculty, staff, internship coordinators |
| School of Education | Top 15% invited by email to apply | LUC email | 1 | Faculty, staff |
| School of Environmental Sustainability | Top 15% invited by email to apply | LUC email | 2 | LUC faculty, SES staff, or external internship supervisors |
| School of Law | Top 15% invited by email to apply | LUC email | 2 | Faculty, staff |
| School of Social Work | Top 15% invited by email to apply | LUC email from: SSW-Advising@LUC.edu |
2 | Faculty, staff |
| Stritch School of Medicine | Review committee selects nominees | LUC email | None | N/A |
Alpha Sigma Nu Fact Sheet
What is Alpha Sigma Nu?
Alpha Sigma Nu is the honor society of Jesuit colleges and universities. Founded in 1915, Alpha Sigma Nu is unique among honor societies in that it honors students who not only distinguish themselves in their academic pursuits, but also in their loyalty to the values of their Jesuit education, and service to others. Inductees demonstrate an intelligent appreciation of and commitment to the ideals—intellectual, social, moral, and religious—of Jesuit higher education. Selection to Alpha Sigma Nu is one of the highest honors that can be given on a Jesuit campus.
Who is eligible to join?
Juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are in the top 15% of their class academically and have a demonstrated record of service and loyalty to the Jesuit ideals of education are eligible to apply; not more than 5% of the class is selected for induction.
Why should I join?
• Membership is one of the highest honors at a Jesuit university.
• Eligibility to apply for AΣN scholarships and Seelos Grants to fund attendance at Ignatian justice and leadership conferences
• Enhancing your experience of Jesuit education through closer connections to like-minded peers, alumni, and the Jesuit community
• Remarkable opportunities for networking with members worldwide via conferences, alumni club events, online Member Directory and the exclusive LinkedIn group
• Membership is lifelong.
What is the cost?
A one-time induction fee includes lifetime membership plus the graduation medallion to be worn during Commencement. This also includes your certificate of membership and official pin/pendant, plus all AΣN mailings for the rest of your life. There are no annual dues.
Are there networking possibilities?
Yes, and they are expanding regularly. ΑΣΝ has over 90,000 members throughout the world. Alumni contact information can be found in the ΑΣΝ online Member Directory. The Alpha Sigma Nu LinkedIn group has over 4,000 members. Members can be found in all major cities, in all ranges of positions, at companies and government agencies alike.
Will this help with graduate or professional school admission?
Membership in Alpha Sigma Nu is a recognized and respected credential. Established in 1915, AΣN is a full member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
Learn more at www.alphasigmanu.org and LUC.edu/alphasigmanu