Deadline for applying is February 14, 2014

Alpha Sigma Lambda was founded in 1964 to honor students who represent the guiding principles of ASL: Activities, Scholarship and Leadership.

ASL exists to foster and encourage students to aspire to the goals of participation in activities, excellence in scholarship, and the practice of responsible leadership. ASL also serves as the Institute's formal recognition of those students who meet with standards and qualify for membership.

• Being an Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society member allows our senior student recognition for outstanding academic achievement and campus leadership involvement.
• They receive an Alpha Sigma Lambda medal to wear for graduation.
• They are invited to a special dinner at the President's home honoring all recipients.
• Student honorees invite a mentor from faculty or staff as their guest, to be recognized as having a profound impact on their academic and leadership success. 
• Student's name is engraved on a plaque in the Student Alumni Union entrance joining over 600 RIT Alumni already honored.

In order to be eligible for nomination, the student must meet the following criteria: full time, matriculated senior in a four/five-year program with a minimum of 3.4 cumulative GPA (beginning Fall of Senior year) and must graduate by the end of the following fall quarter; an active member for one full year in at least two Institute activities, organizations, or committees; and demonstrated leadership position(s) - the quality of the leadership shall be determined by holding high elected or appointed office for the total term of that particular office (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chairperson, Director, Captain (Co-Captain), or significant contributions to the Institute through active participation in a club or activity.

In order to apply,

Nominees will be judged on the basis of scholarship, active participation and contributions in activities, and leadership in academic and co-curricular student activities. Both paid and voluntary activities will be considered. Citizenship and service to the Institute community will also be considered in the selection process.

The nomination form should be filled out electronically by the student and must be accompanied by:

1. at least one letter of recommendation from a faculty member;
2. at least one letter of recommendation from an advisor/coach for an  activity in which the student has actively participated in the leadership role. This letter
   should fully explain the students' sccomplishments, contributions, etc., to the organization(s).
3. a short statement from the student detailing his/her leadership contributions.
4. Current resume

Please return all applications electronically to the Student Affairs Office to the attention of:

Ellen Dallimore (ellen.dallimore@rit.edu)
Student Affairs