Salute Honors Society

As a member of the United States Armed Forces, you deserve recognition for your academic achievements and contributions.

For this reason, Bellevue University is proud to participate in SALUTE, the first national honor society established for student veterans and active duty military.

Member Privileges

At commencement, SALUTE members will be distinguished with special regalia.

SALUTE members are also eligible to apply for a variety of national scholarships. These scholarships are designed to support student veterans who need supplementation of their Veterans Education Benefits funding.

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Membership Criteria

Membership in SALUTE requires a one-time lifetime membership fee of $35 that will be paid at the time of acceptance.

Undergraduate Students

To attain membership as an undergraduate student, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be currently enrolled as a student.
  • Qualify as military/veteran student under locally derived and maintained definitions. Applicant must submit a DD-214 Member 4 copy that displays the character of service (honorable discharge). Applicants currently serving on active duty or in the Guard or Reserves must submit a copy of orders for their current duty assignment.
  • Have a GPA of 3.0.
  • Have served or currently be serving in the military, National Guard, or reserves. If no longer serving, have been honorably discharged from service.
  • Maintain the highest ethical standards.
  • Fill out an Individual Membership Application and send it to the Military and Veteran Services Center.

Graduate Students

To attain membership into SALUTE as a graduate student, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be currently enrolled as a student.
  • Qualify as military or veteran student under locally derived and maintained definitions. Applicants must submit a DD-214 Member 4 copy that displays the character of service (honorable discharge). Applicants currently serving on active duty or in the Guard or Reserves will submit a copy of their Proof of Service statement.
  • Have completed 12 credits of graduate coursework.
  • Have a minimum GPA of a 3.5.
  • Have served or currently be serving in the military, National Guard, or reserves. If no longer serving, have been honorably discharged from service.
  • Maintain the highest ethical standards.
  • Fill out an Individual Membership Application and send it to the Military and Veteran Services Center.