This is a multiday event from Nov 24, 2025 - Jan 06, 2026.
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12:55 pm - 11:59 pm
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Eligible students have received emails inviting them to join Tri-Alpha (Alpha Alpha Alpha), the national first-generation honor society.
Membership confirmation forms and payment for lifetime dues must be submitted by Tuesday, January 6.
The qualifications to be considered are as follows:
- (1) Identify as a first-generation college student (neither of your parents have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree in the United States) and
- (2) Have completed the required number of credits: 30 for undergraduate candidates and 9 for graduate candidates and
- (3) Have earned the minimum required GPA: 3.2 for undergraduate candidates and 3.5 for graduate candidates.
Students who are concerned about finances may apply for one of a limited number of membership fee scholarships. Applications for the scholarship are due by Tuesday, December 9. Information was provided to students via email.
Students who believe they are eligible but did not receive an email invitation can message firstgen@salemstate.edu.
Contact
Accessibility
For access and accommodation information, visit our page on access or email access@salemstate.edu.