Honor Societies

Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society

Alpha Sigma Lambda (ASL) is a premier nationally recognized honor society for adult and nontraditional learners. For the past 75 years, Alpha Sigma Lambda has supported the top achieving adult students through recognition and opportunities. Alpha Sigma Lambda is the first chapter-based honor society specifically for adults who manage their classes with other responsibilities including families, careers, and more.

ASL logoOur Colors

Burgundy denotes power, action, and the confidene to go after your dreams. The color of blood - the essence of life and living. Gold denotes wisdom, wealth used wisely, prosperity, success, good health, and optimism.

Our Crest and Symbolism

Alpha (Α) - First
Sigma (Σ) - Scholarship
Lambda (Λ) - Leadership

"First in Scholarship and Leadership"

Book: Love of Knowledge
Lamp: Wisdom
Torch: Life 

Our Chapter

Omega Epsilon is Jax State’s new chapter of the Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society and offers adult and non-traditional students the opportunity to be recognized for their collegiate academic achievement at both the university and national level.

Who Can Join?

Membership is by invitation only each academic year and based upon the following criteria:

  • Students aged 25 or older
  • Current adult/non-traditional students seeking an undergraduate degree
  • Top 20% of adult students who earn a 3.2 cumulative GPA or higher
  • Completion of 24 credit hours at Jax State 


Why join Alpha Sigma Lambda?

  • ASL acknowledges the academic achievements of adult learners who often balance school with work, family, and other responsibilities.
  • ASL's national office offers scholarship opportunities for eligle members.
  • ASL connects you to a national network of motivated adult learners and alumni.
  • Members and their families are invited to attend an annual induction ceremony (induction ceremony attendance is optional).

Membership Fee & Payment Information

  • $50 lifetime (one-time) membership fee

Pay Membership Fee

*Students invited to join ASL will receive an official invitation by mail, along with an email, with instructions for submitting the lifetime membership fee and acceptance application.  Induction ceremony details will also be included.

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Tau Sigma Honor Society

Tau SigmaTau Sigma is a nationally recognized academic honor society designed specifically to recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students. Eta Chi is Jax State’s chapter and offers transfer students the opportunity to be recognized for their collegiate academic achievement at both the university and national level.


Who Can Join?

Membership is by invitation only each semester and based upon the following criteria:

  • First time transfer student with minimum of 24 hours
  • Completion of one full semester (12 hours) at Jax State
  • Top 20% of all incoming transfers or 3.5 GPA or higher

Benefits or Membership

  • Recognition for academic achievement
  • A welcoming environment to better find community
  • Organization where transfer students can connect
  • Scholarship opportunities through the national office

How to Join?

Students invited to join Tau Sigma will receive an invitation by mail and email with instructions for submitting the lifetime membership fee and acceptance application.


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