SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society

SALUTE is the only national honor society in the nation recognizing and honoring the service and the academic achievements of this generation’s greatest veterans. SALUTE is an acronym for Service, Academics, Leadership, Unity, Tribute, and Excellence. SALUTE provides formal recognition for service and academics, leadership, volunteering and resume development, community engagement, opportunities to network with and give and receive assistance to fellow veterans, eligibility for SALUTE scholarships, and more!

SALUTE Inductees stand in front of a stage holding their certificates
Student receives certificate from President Wintersteen.
SALUTE Logo. Blue circle with silhouette of an eagle

Benefits of joining SALUTE

  • Enhance your resume with a formal, academic acknowledgement
  • Demonstrate commitment to your community through volunteer opportunities and engage in potential leadership opportunities as an officer
  • Opportunities to network with potential employers that are seeking to hire qualified veterans
  • Compete for scholarships and engage in national SALUTE programs
  • Members will receive a stole to wear at graduation along with a formal certificate

Eligibility (Undergraduate Students)

  • Students must qualify as a veteran/military student under Federal definitions. Applicants MUST submit a DD214 Member 4 copy that displays the character of service (honorable discharge). Applicants who are currently serving on active duty or in the Guard or Reserves must submit a copy of orders for their current duty assignment
  • Currently enrolled as a student, and have a minimum of 12 course credits 
  • Maintain the highest ethical standards
  • Undergraduate tiers:
    • Alpha Tier: 3.75-4.00 GPA
    • Bravo Tier: 3.50-3.74 GPA
    • Charlie Tier: 3.25-3.49 GPA
      Delta Tier: 3.00-3.24 GPA

Eligibility (Graduate Students)

  • All graduate students need to have completed 9 course credit hours, hold at least a 3.5 GPA, and will be classified as a SALUTE Gold member. 

How to Apply 

  • The application window for the Spring 2024 cohort is open until March 22nd, 2024. Invitations to apply are emailed to students who have been identified by the Registrar's Office as having met the qualification criteria. Didn't get an email, but meet the qualifications to apply? Please contact the SALUTE Chapter Advisor, Rita Case at ritacase@iastate.edu for an application. 

Spring 2024 Induction Ceremony 

  • Save the Date! Monday, April 22nd, 2024 at 5:00 pm in the Memorial Union Great Hall will be the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society Induction and Spring Veterans Graduation Ceremony.