Tau Sigma is a national honor society designed exclusively for transfer students. Its mission is to recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students, helping them connect, lead, and thrive in their new university community. Membership is based on academic achievement during a student’s first full term or unit equivalent at their transfer institution. Members gain access to leadership opportunities, scholarships, and a supportive network of peers.
The University of Arizona chapter, known as Tau Sigma Beta Omega, is the first established Chapter of the Tau Sigma Honor Society for Transfer students in the state of Arizona. The honor society is one of the foundation blocks of a tradition of achievement for transfer students at UA. The Tau Sigma Beta Omega honor society enhances transfer students' visibility and reputation on campus, motivates academic excellence, and fosters a common bond and sense of community.
Meet Our Student Officers
Tau Sigma is a student-led organization proudly recognized by ASUA as an official student group. Our chapter thrives thanks to the dedication of our student officers, who work hard to uphold our standing, organize meetings and events, and build a strong sense of community among our members. Get to know the leaders behind our Tau Sigma chapter below.
Membership Information
You must transfer to a four-year institution of higher learning from another academic institution with at least one full year’s academic credits satisfied at the prior institution(s).
You must be registered in a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree for an amount of work equal to an average full load (usually 12 to 15 hours).
Membership in the Organization shall be based upon superior academic achievement by students during their first term in the institution to which they transfer (only credit hours that count toward a bachelor's degree can be used to determine Tau Sigma eligibility).
The minimum academic average required for membership is a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Academic eligibility shall be obtained on the grades of one full curricular period, i.e., semester, trimester, quarter, or term. Eligibility is limited to the first term of enrollment at the institution to which the student transfers, and a one-time invitation is extended after meeting the criteria. Summer school session equivalent to a full curricular period may be used to meet the academic requirement.
Questions about membership? Please contact Tau Sigma's advisor, Daniel Viramontes, at viramontes09@arizona.edu.