Founded in 2012, the Alpha Iota Sigma honor society already includes representatives from over a dozen institutions. Our members have the opportunity to be recognized for their outstanding scholarly achievements, community engagement, and leadership in solving complex problems.
As a member of the International Interdisciplinary Honor Society, Alpha Iota Sigma chapters:
Apply to and are approved by the Executive Council
Are institutional members of the Association for Interdisciplinary Studies
Meet the criteria of the currently approved bylaws of Alpha Iota Sigma
Alpha Iota Sigma chapters receive:
Institutional recognition by the International Interdisciplinary Honor Society,
A vote in the Executive Council,
Logistical support for managing membership and leadership issues,
International commencement recognition for qualifying student members,
Guidelines for induction ceremonies and pledge.
As a member of Alpha Iota Sigma, student members:
Are enrolled in an Alpha Iota Sigma Member college or university,
Are majoring in an interdisciplinary program as noted in the chapter requirements,
Hold a GPA of 3.3 or higher depending on the local chapter requirements,
Complete the new student member application,
May have additional requirements based on the local chapter requirements.
Alpha Iota Sigma student members receive:
A great honor and resume builder,
Affiliation with international organization of interdisciplinary scholars and students,
Opportunities to get involved with your college or university,
Opportunities to get involved with the Association for Interdisciplinary Studies,
Opportunities to submit student research proposals for consideration in the annual Association for Interdisciplinary Studies conference,
Opportunities to connect with other interdisciplinary scholars and students,
A certificate recognizing their membership of the honor society.
Current Dues for Student Inductees:
$20 for one year
$100 for five years
$300 for lifetime membership