Empowering the First.

Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) recognizes the academic excellence

of first-generation college students. We provide a national community of support, mentorship,

and distinction for those who are the first in their families to pave the way.

Alpha Alpha Alpha, or Tri-Alpha, was founded March 24, 2018 at Moravian College (now Moravian University) in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Over 100 members of the Alpha Chapter were initiated that day, including undergraduate students, faculty, staff, alumni, and honorary members.

Following the successful induction, the College took steps to incorporate Alpha Alpha Alpha so that chapters could be started on other campuses across the country.

Tri-Alpha exists as a not-for-profit (501(c)3) organization, for the purposes of supporting the activities of the honors society.

Congratulations to our Newest Chapters from Spring 2026!

Villa Maria College

Duquesne University

Connecticut State Community College Manchester

Missouri University of Science and Technology

University of Denver

Indiana University Bloomington

Fort Hays State University

Baker College

Husson University

Franklin Pierce University

Baker University

The University of Northern Iowa

Georgetown University

College of Charleston

University of Florida

University of Nebraska at Kearney

University of Houston-Downtown

University of Sioux Falls

University of Delaware

Penn State Harrisburg

HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College

Salve Regina University

Rider University

Edward Waters University

Holmes Community College

Piedmont Virginia Community College

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Empowering the First.

Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) recognizes the academic excellence

of first-generation college students. We provide a national community of support, mentorship,

and distinction for those who are the first in their families to pave the way.

Congratulations to our Newest Chapters from Spring 2026!

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