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Why should I join NSCS?
    The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is an honors organization which recognizes first and second year students for outstanding scholastic ability. If you have been invited to join, you have the opportunity to get involved in a national organization that not only recognizes outstanding students but also provides opportunities for members to develop leadership skills and get involved with your community.

Who can join NSCS?
    NSCS is a first and second year organization. Students who join NSCS, though, are lifetime members and can be active throughout their college experience. Once you are a third or fourth year student you are no longer eligible to join. We also recognize that many students arrive at college with AP Credit and these students are eligible to join during the first or second year of their college experience.

How is NSCS different from other organizations on campus?
    NSCS recognizes that a college campus provides many opportunities for students to get involved. NSCS is an organization that recognizes students who do well academically during the most difficult period of transitioning from high school to college. Once you are a member, NSCS provides you with opportunities to get involved and make a difference.

How do you determine eligibility?
    The Board of Directors for NSCS has established the criteria for membership to be a 3.4 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. This is a very respectable grade point average during the early career of a college student. While the Board recognizes that exemplary GPAs may vary by major and school, the criteria to be a member of NSCS remain consistent from chapter to chapter.

What happens when I join?
    Once you join NSCS, you will be sent a confirmation of membership and have the opportunity to verify the correct spelling of your name for your certificate. Returning this information will make you eligible for consideration for the chapter Merit Award. The names of all members are provided to the NSCS chapter officers to facilitate informing you about NSCS activities and services on your campus.

What is the Induction Convocation?
    The Induction Convocation provides members the opportunity to be formally inducted into the Society. The ceremony is planned by the Chapter Officers and is attended by a member of the NSCS National Staff. The ceremony typically lasts one hour and dress is business casual. The chapter arranges for a keynote speaker from campus or the local community. Refreshments are provided and family and guests are welcome to attend.

What support is available from the NSCS office?
    The National Society of Collegiate Scholars has a full time staff based in Washington, DC whose function is to support our campus chapters. The staff members have significant experience in Higher Education and are committed to promoting the overall development of students affiliated with NSCS.

For More FAQ's please visit the National NSCS FAQ page.



	Why should I join NSCS? The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is an honors organization which recognizes first and second year students for outstanding scholastic ability. If you have been invited to join, you have the opportunity to get involved in a national organization that not only recognizes outstanding students but also provides opportunities for members to develop leadership skills and get involved with your community. Who can join NSCS? NSCS is a first and second year organization. Students who join NSCS, though, are lifetime members and can be active throughout their college experience. Once you are a third or fourth year student you are no longer eligible to join. We also recognize that many students arrive at college with AP Credit and these students are eligible to join during the first or second year of their college experience. How is NSCS different from other organizations on campus? NSCS recognizes that a college campus provides many opportunities for students to get involved. NSCS is an organization that recognizes students who do well academically during the most difficult period of transitioning from high school to college. Once you are a member, NSCS provides you with opportunities to get involved and make a difference. How do you determine eligibility? The Board of Directors for NSCS has established the criteria for membership to be a 3.4 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. This is a very respectable grade point average during the early career of a college student. While the Board recognizes that exemplary GPAs may vary by major and school, the criteria to be a member of NSCS remain consistent from chapter to chapter. What happens when I join? Once you join NSCS, you will be sent a confirmation of membership and have the opportunity to verify the correct spelling of your name for your certificate. Returning this information will make you eligible for consideration for the chapter Merit Award. The names of all members are provided to the NSCS chapter officers to facilitate informing you about NSCS activities and services on your campus. What is the Induction Convocation? The Induction Convocation provides members the opportunity to be formally inducted into the Society. The ceremony is planned by the Chapter Officers and is attended by a member of the NSCS National Staff. The ceremony typically lasts one hour and dress is business casual. The chapter arranges for a keynote speaker from campus or the local community. Refreshments are provided and family and guests are welcome to attend. What support is available from the NSCS office? The National Society of Collegiate Scholars has a full time staff based in Washington, DC whose function is to support our campus chapters. The staff members have significant experience in Higher Education and are committed to promoting the overall development of students affiliated with NSCS. For More FAQ's please visit the National NSCS FAQ page.