First-Generation Bulls
First-Gen Honor Society
Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) is a national honor society that recognizes the academic achievements of first-generation college students. Tri-Alpha promotes scholarship, leadership, and community.
Student membership requirements:
- Must be a first-generation student
- Completed two semesters at USF
- Earned 30 credits at USF
- Have a minimum overall 3.2 GPA
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Faculty/staff and alumni inductee membership requirements:
- Completed a baccalaureate degree with neither parents, step-parents, nor guardians having completed a bachelor’s degree or, in situations where those relatives did complete the baccalaureate degree, the inductee must have completed said degree prior to completion of a baccalaureate degree by parents, step-parents or guardians.
- Must be working at or connected to USF (through employment, volunteering, serving as a donor or trustee, or having a sibling at the institution).
- Must be willing to serve as mentors for first-generation college students, if requested.