National College Athlete Honor Society

The National College Athlete Honor Society is the first national scholar-athlete society to honor collegiate student athletes who have excelled in both the classroom and in athletic competition. Chi Alpha Sigma recognizes college student who received a varsity letter in their sport while earning a 3.50 or high cumulative GPA after five full-time semesters of enrollment.

Award Recipients

Purpose

To encourage reward high academic achievement of college athletes.
To encourage good citizenship, moral character, and friendship among the high academic achievers in college athletics.
To recognize and honor the individual athlete, his/her team, sport, athletic department, and college or university.
Enhances and recognizes the academic accomplishments of student-athletes.
To mentor and provide leadership to other athletes.

Selection Criteria

Must have achieved 3.50 cumulative GPA by the end of their 5^th full-time semester.
Must have participated in a varsity intercollegiate sport.
Must have official documentation from the registrar's office as to class standing and grade point average.
After complete one year of residency and attaining a 3.50 or higher grade point average, a transfer student is eligible at the certifying institution for membership.

Once the selection criteria are met, the student-athlete must have a self-nomination and nomination by their coach or a member of the athletic department administrative staff

Nomination Criteria

Someone who demonstrates leadership within the program and athletic team.
Exceptional citizenship and leadership involvement.
Outstanding academic record.
Superior athletic accomplishments and potential.
Someone who shows discipline and determination.
Must be of good moral character.
Athlete who shows positive attitude.
Exhibits commitment to service to others.
Exhibits commitment to the Saint Leo University Core values.

Procedures

A description of the selection procedures and criteria shall be published and made available to all student-athletes in college or university's athletic department.
The Chapter Advisor will identify candidates after fall term in complete and distribute to the coaches by February 1^st.
Coaches will complete the nomination form and give the student-athlete their section to complete. Student-Athletes will commit to a group community service project as a part of their self-nomination as well as how they will commit to upholding the core values of the institution and the standards of the Honor Society.
Nomination form from all coaches and student-athletes is due by March 1^st.
Once both forms are returned to the Chapter Advisor, the final list of inductees will be distributed.
A luncheon will be provided to induct the nominees during Academic Excellence week.
Inducted members will receive a medallion at the luncheon and recognition in the Academic Excellence ceremony program.
Inducted members who are graduating in that academic year will receive and honor rope at the Athletic Banquet that can be worn at graduation.