Alpha Sigma Lambda

The Premier National Honor Society for Nontraditional/Adult Students
“First in Scholarship and Leadership”

Alpha Sigma Lambda (ASL) is the premier national honor society for nontraditional adult students, dedicated to celebrating their scholarship and leadership in higher education. Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society is recognized as the official honor society for adult learners by the Association of College Honor Societies. Founded in 1945, this honor society recognizes the remarkable achievements of adults who attain academic excellence while balancing the demands of family, community, and work.  

As the oldest and largest chapter-based honor society for both full-time and part-time nontraditional students, ASL serves as an inspiration for continued academic growth. It fosters pride through recognition and encourages students to connect with others who share similar motivations. Through dedicated efforts, both academically and fraternally, Alpha Sigma Lambda inspires its members to contribute their strengths to their fellow students and communities, promoting ongoing scholarly achievement and personal development.

School of Continuing and Professional Studies Chapter, Delta Lambda Pi (Leaders and Professionals)

For the chapter institutions, the society serves as a vehicle for imparting appreciation for adult students' academic achievements and contributions. Our chapter, Delta Lambda Pi, DePaul “Leaders and Professionals” was established in February 2002, by former SNL/SCPS faculty member, Keith Armstrong. Since our chapter’s inception, SCPS has inducted 917 undergraduate students. Today, with nearly 300 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.

Membership

Membership in ASL fosters pride through recognition and serves as a way to appreciate the academic achievements and contributions of adult students. Membership is strictly by invitation only and is limited to undergraduate students pursuing their first degree at their matriculating institution. 

There is a one-time membership fee paid to DePaul University on behalf of the SCPS chapter.  Finally, as a member, you will have an opportunity to wear the distinctive Alpha Sigma Lambda regalia cord at your commencement. ASL membership brings the camaraderie and prestige of America's only chapter-based honor society for nontraditional students.

Eligibility Requirements

The invitation process occurs at the end of each winter quarter. A list of eligible students will be prepared by SCPS’s application developer based on the criteria. The SCPS Chapter Councilor will use this list to send invitation letters to adult undergraduate students who meet the chapter’s eligibility requirements as outlined below.