The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) at San Jose State University

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The NSLS is the largest leadership honor society in the United States. Our NSLS chapter at San Jose State University was started in 2020. Our local chapter is part of the national organization with 700+ chapters and over 1.4 million members. 

Students are selected based on exemplary leadership potential. As of 2025 we have 200+ members who have access to:

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  • An exclusive NSLS job board.

  • A personalized letter of recommendation. 

The NSLS leadership program teaches the interpersonal skills that employers seek to give you an edge in the job market.  as they share how their experience has changed their life.

If you become a member, some of the other benefits are:

  • Learn from exceptional leaders like former President Barack Obama, Adam Grant, and Sheryl Sandberg during exclusive Speaker Broadcasts.

  • Meet new friends and make lifelong connections (on-campus and virtually).

  • Overcome challenges with success coaches shortcutting your way to success.

  • Access to private networking events.

 to learn more about and accept your nomination. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Some of the common questions we receive are listed below. If you have any other questions, visit  to chat with a team member, email help@nsls.org, or call 201-222-6544. For questions about our 91ÁÔÆæ Chapter, please email student-leadership@sjsu.edu.

Where can I learn more about the NSLS?

Email chapter advisor, Trinity Davis at trinity.davis@sjsu.edu, for more information on the organization.  

How much is it to join the NSLS?

There is a $95 fee to join the NSLS but we have a "scholarship" to waive the fee. Scholarship opportunities are available upon request. For more information reach out to trinity.davis@sjsu.edu or student-leadership@sjsu.edu 

What do I have to do to become inducted?

Our five-step program takes approximately 12 hours over the course of the semester at your pace. The steps include pay your $95 dues fees, attend an Orientation, participation in Leadership Training Day, attendance at 3 speaker broadcasts, and taking part in at least 3 Success Networking Team (SNT) meetings, and finally the Induction! Learn more by watching our information session .

Our Chapter Scholarship application, which will waive the $95 fee, is located !

Is this recognized on campus?

Yes, the 91ÁÔÆæ Chapter is hosted out of the Office of Student Involvement on campus. As of 2024, we have 200+ in our chapter and there are more than 1.4 million members nationwide.

Are there leadership roles within the organization that I can run for? 

We are always recruiting new and motivated members! Email Student President student-leadership@sjsu.edu for more information on being involved in the Executive Board. 

What do I have to do to be nominated?

If you were not already nominated by a faculty or staff member on campus, you can fill out our to join our chapter on your own! 

Watch our previous NSLS Leadership at Lunch Informational session !