History
SALUTE is the first national academic honor society established for student veterans, and active military, in 2-year and 4-year institutions of higher education.
SALUTE was formed in 2009 by the Colorado State University Veterans Office thanks to a grant by the American Council of Education and Wal-Mart Foundation. Each chapter symbolizes not only the collective achievement of veterans bettering themselves through the pursuit of knowledge, but also our commitment as a group to honor those among us that are the tip of the spear across the nation.
SALUTE is an acronym of the foundation blocks and core-values of the honor society, and is the basis of our success:
Service, Academics, Leadership, Unity, Tribute, Excellence
Eligibility and Requirements
- Have an honorable discharge from, or active duty member of, the United States military (Dependents and spouses can hold Honorary Memberships and hold different eligibility requirements; see Learn More section below)
- Enrolled at Appalachian State University
- Retain a 3.0 or higher GPA for undergraduates and 3.5 GPA or higher for graduate students
- Completed at least 12 credit hours for undergraduate; 9 credit hours for graduate students.
- Demonstrate SALUTE’s core values: Service, Academics, Leadership, Unity, Tribute, Excellence
Benefits
- A certificate and military-style challenge coin commemorating your membership in SALUTE and a specific level of academic achievement
- Compete for the National Scholarship through SALUTE
- Campus community engagement, opportunities to network, as well as receive and give assistance to fellow members
- Purchase regalia to demonstrate your academic achievements as a veteran at graduation
- Engage in local leadership positions and enhance resume through acknowledgement for academics
- Induction ceremony each semester applications are collected at your university
- Participate in Regional and Alumni Chapters following graduation
- Now over 300 schools and 15,000 members nationwide!
Interested?
Email studentveteranservices@appstate.edu for more details or questions.
Learn More
SALUTE – SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society
Honorary Memberships and Alumni: Information – SALUTE