Undergraduate students qualify for induction into Tri-Alpha if they meet the following criteria:

• Identify as a first-generation college student, which is defined at Ramapo College of New Jersey as a student where neither parent(s) nor legal guardian(s) have completed a bachelor’s degree in the U.S.
• Completed 1 semester at Ramapo.
• Earned at least 30 credit/semester hours towards a baccalaureate degree.
• Achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2/4.0 scale.

Graduate students qualify for induction into Tri-Alpha if they meet the following criteria:

• Identify as a first-generation college student, which is defined at Ramapo College of New Jersey as a student where neither parent(s) nor legal guardian(s) have completed a bachelor’s degree in the U.S.
• Completed 1 full-time term of study (normally 9 graduate credits) at Ramapo.
• Maintained an overall GPA in graduate courses of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Benefits include…

• Obtaining lifetime membership, certificate, and pin.
• Receiving recognition of personal accomplishment and an incentive for continued high scholarship.
• Meeting other first-generation scholars and build a community across academic schools.
• Building a better resume for jobs, internships, co-ops, and graduate/professional schools.
• Partaking in mentorship and networking opportunities.
• Participating in leadership development.
• Engaging in honor society programming. and service opportunities.