Tri-Alpha Honor Society

Pepperdine University is pleased to announce the formation of a new honor society, Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha), that recognizes the academic achievements of first-generation college students.

For students to qualify, you must:

• Submit an online application by February 23, 2024
• be a current degree candidate at Pepperdine University
• have completed at least three full-time terms of study (minimum 30 credit hours), at least one of which must have been at Pepperdine University (for transfer students)
• have an overall GPA of at least 3.2 in all coursework
• come from a family where neither parent nor any legal guardians earned a bachelor's degree

*Inductees will be honored at the chapter's annual induction ceremony on March 19, 2024, at 6 PM.

Membership Benefits

• A certificate and pin signifying membership
• The opportunity to meet other first-generation scholars from all academic disciplines at Pepperdine and join them in promoting academic excellence and creating a supportive environment for first-generation college students
• Recognition by employers, professionals, and graduate schools as a person of superior academic ability and commitment
• Chapter leadership opportunities

Questions can be directed to studentsuccesscenter@pepperdine.edu.