 AN OVERVIEW OF ALPHA CHI
Alpha Chi is a national honor society for college juniors and seniors. The
purpose of Alpha Chi is to promote academic excellence and exemplary character
among college students and to honor those who achieve such distinction. As a
general honor society, Alpha Chi admits to membership students from all academic
disciplines. One of the most elite honors a college student can earn, membership
in Alpha Chi is limited to the top 10 percent of the junior and senior classes and
graduate students.
Nationally, there are more than 300 chapters of the society located on college
campuses in almost every state and in Puerto Rico. Approximately 11,000 new members
are inducted into Alpha Chi every year.
The official shield and key for the society bear a lamp of learning and the
initials AX in raised letters. The colors are emerald green and sapphire blue,
signifying victory and truth. The motto of the organization is "Ye shall know the
truth and the truth shall make you free." For more information on the national
organization, please see the national website.
Alpha Chi National Website
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