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AAA Honors Society

We are thrilled to induct 91¿´Æ¬Íø's AAA Honors Society chapter during Parent and Family Weekend each fall. Stay tuned for more information about this signature event!

About Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha)

Founded on March 24, 2018, at Moravian College (now Moravian University) in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Alpha Alpha Alpha, or Tri-Alpha, is an honors society dedicated to recognizing the academic achievements of first-generation college students. Since its inception, Tri-Alpha has expanded to campuses nationwide, supporting the academic and professional growth of first-generation students, faculty, and staff.

Eligibility Criteria for Students

• Completion of at least 30 credit hours towards a degree.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
• Neither parent nor legal guardian has completed a bachelor’s degree.

Eligibility Criteria for Graduate Students

• Completion of at least 9 or more graduate credits.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 in the graduate program.

Eligibility Criteria for Faculty and Staff

• Must have been first-generation students when they completed their bachelor’s degree.
• Must be willing to serve as mentors for first-generation students.

Eligibility Criteria for Alumni and Honorary Inductees

• Must have been first-generation students when they completed their bachelor’s degree.
• Must remain connected to the institution (e.g., board member, alumni association, volunteer, donor).
• Must be willing to mentor first-generation students.
• Honorary members need not have been first-generation college students but must be advocates or supporters of first-gen students.

Benefits of Membership

• Lifetime membership with a certificate and pin.
• Recognition of personal accomplishment and incentive for continued academic excellence.
• Networking opportunities with other first-generation scholars.
• Enhanced visibility to employers, professionals, and graduate schools.
• Mentorship opportunities with both peer first-generation students and experienced faculty, staff, and alumni.
• Leadership opportunities within the local chapter.
• Recognition and a no-cost Tri-Alpha Cord at the Vanguard Commencement Ceremony

Join Us

2026 AAA cording ceremony:

• Thursday, April 30
• 5-6 p.m.
• Commonwealth Auditorium

We invite all eligible students, faculty, staff, and alumni to join us in celebrating and supporting the achievements of first-generation students. For more information, please contact us at firstgen@wm.edu.