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.
Mission: Alpha Sigma Lambda provides an association for, and recognition of, academically outstanding students in continuing higher education.
Chapter History: In 1983, University of Connecticut students were first inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda and 1435 students have been inducted since that year.
Today, with nearly 200 institutional chapters throughout the United States, Alpha Sigma Lambda 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
For the nontraditional student, the society stands as an inspiration for continued scholastic growth, a builder of pride through recognition and an incitation to associates with similarly motivated students. For the chapter institutions, the society serves as a vehicle for imparting appreciation for adult students' academic achievements and contributions. Also, the society has been found to aid immensely in the recruitment and retention of nontraditional/adult students.
To this day Alpha Sigma Lambda is not only the oldest but also the largest chapter-based honor society for full- and part-time adult students.
During the Spring 2003 semseter, the General Studies Faculty Committee inducted three new members into Alpha Sigma Lambda.
Degrees Awarded with Distinction
We recognize outstanding performance in course work by awarding degrees with three levels of distinction: distinction, high distinction, and highest distinction. We determine the level of distinction by the overall GPA of each graduating class.
In order to graduate with distinction, you must successfully complete 30 graded Indiana University credit hours for the A.A. in General Studies and 60 graded Indiana University credit hours for the B.G.S. We do not count remedial courses, courses you have taken on the pass/fail basis, or self-acquired competency (SAC) credits.
Career Planning and Placement helps students to make informed choices about their futures. Their website provides information on:
- Career Development
- Career Resources
- Job Referrals
- Job Searches
- Work Study Positions
- Job Fairs
- Upcoming Events
Career Planning and Placement can also help with resumes and cover letters. To visit their web page, click the link below:
IU East Office of Career Planning & Placement
Career Planning and Placement is located in Springwood Hall 204, or you can call them at (765) 973-8450.
