| Membership Information |
| Purpose The purpose for which Blue Key National Honor Fraternity is established is clearly set forth in the Preamble to the Official Code, as follows: We, who have accepted the pledge of Blue Key National Honor Fraternity, recognizing it as a basis of union, do ordain and establish for Blue Key National Honor Fraternity, this Constitution, in order that through organized effort among student leaders in American colleges and universities: The belief in God will be perpetuated and intensified, the government of the United States will be supported and defended, and the established institutions of society and the principles of good citizenship will be preserved; An ambition for intellectual attainment and a desire to serve college and fellows will be fostered among students in institutions of higher learning; Student problems may be studied, student life may be enriched, and the progress and best interests of the institutions in which the organization is found may be stimulated and promoted. How to get involved At the end of the spring semester, the Blue Key officers of NSU come together and mail a letter and application to all eligible students for membership into Blue Key National Honor Fraternity. Eligible students are those who have completed at least 45 course hours, are full time members of NSU Natchitoches, have one more year to complete at the university, have a 3.0 GPA or better, and show leadership potential. All applicants are interviewed by the Blue Key officers. The most outstanding of these interviewees are recommended to the Blue Key membership. However, all applicants are invited to present themselves before the entire NSU Blue Key membership. Here they speak on themselves and answer questions. The entire Blue Key membership then votes upon whom it would like to have as new Blue Key members for the next year. If you meet the qualifications and would like to become a Blue Key member, e-mail Blue Key and we will be sure to send you an application in the spring semester. *'Purpose' has been taken from the National Blue Key website at www.bluekey.org |