Wheaton, Ill. – Wheaton College Athletics will participate with and utilize the National College Athlete Honor Society, Chi Alpha Sigma, which recognizes student-athletes from accredited four-year institutions who excel in both the classroom and competition. Chi Alpha Sigma was founded in 1996 by then DePauw University head football coach Nick Mourouzis.

In order to be inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, a student-athlete must attend a four-year accredited college or university who are members of an association or organization that promotes academic achievement and varsity level athletics competition while holding commitment to the principles of integrity, sportsmanship, and overall development of their student-athletes. The honoree also must achieve at least junior academic standing by the fifth semester, as determined by the certifying institution, and must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade-point average of a 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale).

Wheaton's membership in Chi Alpha Sigma is in partnership with the CCIW's league membership of the honor society. The first class of Wheaton student-athletes into Chi Alpha Sigma will be announced this winter and the class will be honored at halftime of the Wheaton men's basketball game against North Central College on February 7^th, followed by an honoree's reception. Additionally, Wheaton athletes that graduate as members of Chi Alpha Sigma will get a gift from Wheaton Athletics commemorating their accomplishment. 

The National College Athlete Honor Society, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 1996. Theta Chi Alpha and Chi Alpha Sigma work with state chapters of two- and four-year institutions to recognize college student-athletes who excel in their sport, the classroom, and the community. The National College Athlete Honor Society is part of an athletics community made of diverse groups and supports all efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Visit ChiAlphaSigma.org for more information.