The National Society of
Leadership and Success
Building leaders who make a better world

In order to join the NSLS at your campus or online, you must submit an application below, receive a nomination from at least one faculty member, and then be approved by your Chapter Advisor. While only one faculty nomination is needed, we recommend requesting nomination from 3 faculty as it can take time for faculty to reply. Additionally, it helps to request recommendation from more than one faculty to assure they receive the nomination request in case it gets caught in a faculty member's junk folder.

In order to secure your nomination to join the NSLS, follow the steps below:

  • Submit your nomination request below to up to three faculty members that you believe will nominate you for membership.
  • Personalize each of the letters to make it clear this request is coming from you.
  • Log back in within a few days to check the status of your nomination.

Each faculty member will receive an email from you asking for their nomination, and offering them a chance to submit their reflections on your leadership potential. Once the NSLS receives a nomination for your membership, your application and nomination is forwarded to your on campus Chapter Advisor to determine if you will be selected to join the chapter this semester. If approved by your Chapter Advisor, you will receive an email notification along with a nomination code that will enable you to join.

You will receive log-in information via email that will allow you to check the status of your application. We wish you the best of luck with your candidacy!

Information

If your school does not have a chapter, and you would like to apply for nomination to the national online chapter, select 'Online Chapter' from the list.
To apply for self-nomination to the online SNHU chapter, please email acadHonorSociety@snhu.edu
(Please include here a personal statement of 200 words or less regarding your desire to join the NSLS, and what makes you stand out as a candidate for membership.)

Strategies for Securing a Faculty Nomination

A common mistake when seeking a recommendation is to send numerous requests to faculty members who are not familiar with your work or goals. A recommendation is something faculty take seriously – be sure that you ask professors that know you and can earnestly recommend you to an honor society.
Send a personal email or call your professor to let him/her know the request is coming, and express gratitude for the support in accomplishing your personal goals.
Professors are often busy and despite good intentions can occasionally run behind. Don't get upset or angry, but instead respectfully speak with your professor to discover if the intent is still to submit your nomination. Be sure to let your professor know why this opportunity is important to you, and how much you appreciate the assistance.
Whether your professor recommends you or not, remember that you are asking for a favor. Your professor is a busy person with multiple other obligations and many students asking for recommendations, and is considering using personal time to help you. Thank your professor whether you receive the recommendation or not, and today's "no" may turn into tomorrow's glowing recommendation.

Faculty 1 - Request for Nomination

Do not edit "[Faculty Member]", as your professor's name and title will be mail merged into the letter from the information you entered above. We recommend you add a personalized opening sentence so that they will know the email is not spam when they receive it. Example: "I have loved being in your Psy 101 class this semester and am writing to ask you a favor.

Faculty 2 - Request for Nomination

Do not edit "[Faculty Member]", as your professor's name and title will be mail merged into the letter from the information you entered above. We recommend you add a personalized opening sentence so that they will know the email is not spam when they receive it. Example: "I have loved being in your Psy 101 class this semester and am writing to ask you a favor.

Faculty 3 - Request for Nomination

Do not edit "[Faculty Member]", as your professor's name and title will be mail merged into the letter from the information you entered above. We recommend you add a personalized opening sentence so that they will know the email is not spam when they receive it. Example: "I have loved being in your Psy 101 class this semester and am writing to ask you a favor.
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