First-Generation Bulls

First-Gen Honor Society

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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.
Honor inductee membership requirements:

May have been a first-generation student or be an advocate, supporter, or mentor for first-generation college students, so long as they are clearly connected to USF through activities such as (but not limited to) volunteering, donating, mentoring, or serving as a trustee.