Tau Sigma honor society

Tau Sigma is an academic honor society designed specifically to “recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students.” established the Alpha Omega chapter of in 2007. 

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Objectives of the Alpha Omega Chapter of Tau Sigma

  • Recognize the outstanding academic achievement of transfer students
  • Provide motivation for the academic excellence of all incoming transfer students
  • Provide a common bond among transfer students
  • Promote the involvement of transfer students here at  
  • Form a group of students who can help the college or university address and meet the needs of incoming transfer students 

Executive Board Officers: 

President: Victoria Perez
Vice President: Nik Finsel
Secretary: Samalie Snyder-Feintuch
Treasurer: Garrett Cole
Advisor: Michael Henningsen

Appointed Positions:

Director of Communication and Outreach: Alyssa Pizzola

Director of Social Events: Trisha Roon

Director of Community Service Initiatives: Shawn Stowe


Email: tausigma@binghamton.edu 

Criteria for membership:

  • The student must transfer to from another academic institution with at least 24 or more credits completed 
  • The student must be registered in a course of study leading to a Bachelor’s degree and full time status (12 credits)
  • Membership to the organization shall be based upon superior academic achievement by students during their first term at . 
  • The minimum academic GPA required for membership is a 3.50 or higher
  • Eligibility requirements are based off of  the first term of enrollment at . 
  • Eligible students pay a one-time (lifetime) membership of $65, which includes membership certificate and honor cords
  • Students are invited to join only once after their first term of enrollment. 

Tau Sigma National Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded annually by the National Chapter ranging from $500 to $5000.  An application is made available each fall and every local chapter may nominate at least one nominee to be sent on to the Tau Sigma National Scholarship Committee.  Upon completing the evaluation of the applicants, scholarships will be announced in December and awarded in January.