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Starting a Tri-Alpha First-Generation Honor Society chapter is about more than adding another organization to campus — it’s about recognizing the hard work, resilience, and excellence of first-generation students in a meaningful way.
Tri-Alpha (ΑΑΑ) was created to honor the academic achievements of first-generation college students and to build a community where they feel seen, supported, and celebrated. By establishing a chapter at your institution, you are making a clear statement: first-generation success matters here.
Why start a Chapter?
Recognizes high-achieving first-generation students
Brings visibility to first-gen initiatives on campus
Creates leadership opportunities for students
Builds a strong academic community rooted in excellence
Supports retention and student engagement efforts
Who can start a Chapter?
Faculty or staff members
Academic departments
Student success or TRIO offices
Campus administrators
Student leaders working alongside a faculty advisor
How to get Started:
Secure a faculty or staff advisor
Submit a CHAPTER APPLICATION
Recieve official chapter approval and materials
Establish your chapter structure and student leadership
Plan and host your first induction ceremony
Questions on the application or criteria for membership should be referred to:
Carol Traupman-Carr, Ph.D (National Chair Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society)
1200 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
traupman-carrc@moravian.edu or
info@1stgenhonors.org
610-861-1348
Checks or money orders shall be made out to:
Carol Traupman-Carr
Tri Alpha - Moravian University
1200 Main Street
Bethlehem PA 18018y
Online: Pay via Credit Card
Check:Please make checks payable to MORAVIAN UNIVERSITY & note Tri Alpha in the memo.
*Note that we are housed on the campus of Moravian University and do our banking through Moravian. Moravian University may appear on invoices, credit card, or ACH statements.
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