Alpha Sigma Lambda

Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society
Today, with nearly 275+ institutional chapters throughout the United States, Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society presents institutions with a truly prestigious opportunity to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of family, community, and work.

Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society is a nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of scholarship and to the recognition of nontraditional students continuing their higher education. The Society was established in 1945-46 to honor superior scholarship and leadership in adult students.

Qualifications for membership

  • Current student seeking a first bachelor's degree

  • Minimum overall 3.2 GPA

  • Age 22 or older, and started your first semester of college at age 21 or over

  • Completed 24 hours or more at Missouri State University. These college credits may not include transfer credits. All twenty-four credits must be taken through and graded at Missouri State University and must be included in the student’s cumulative GPA.

Interested in joining Alpha Sigma Lambda?

Membership in Alpha Sigma Lambda is by invitation only. If you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, keep an eye on your inbox for your invitation!

A one-time dues payment of $40 grants lifetime membership. Members receive an official certificate of membership and have the option to purchase honor cords or a medallion to wear at graduation.

There are no required meetings or activities—membership is entirely flexible and designed to recognize your academic achievement. In addition, membership can be listed on your résumé, showcasing your commitment to excellence and academic distinction.

Please contact Tara Bresee, Chapter Counsilor, via email at TaraBresee@MissouriState.edu for more information.