Organizations Just for Transfers!
Tau Sigma National Honor Society
Tau Sigma is an academic honor society designed to both promote and recognize the academic excellence of transfer students. This organization works to encourage transfer students to get involved at their new institutions. Tau Sigma strives to help universities nationwide to serve current and future transfer students, with over 175 chapters in the country.
Reasons why you should join Tau Sigma!
Tau Sigma is a springboard for professional growth. Here are several advantages of joining:
- Community service opportunities
- Develop leadership skills - Serve on the E-Board
- Great resume builder, especially for the honors and awards section
- Scholarship opportunities are available
Membership Criteria:
- Transfer to an institution of higher learning from another academic institution with at least one full year's academic credits satisfied at the prior institution(s)
- The student must be registered in a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree and have completed a number of hours equal to an average full load for one term (usually 12 to 15 hours)
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 for your first semester at Fredonia
Membership Fee:
A one-time payment of $50 is paid to the National Headquarters when joining Tau Sigma. This fee provides lifetime membership to the group, along with a certificate, and a pin.
Service Opportunities and Fun Events:
The Fredonia chapter of Tau Sigma plans service and social events so transfer students can give back to the community and have the opportunity to meet new students.
- Welcome Week Social Event (Fall Semester)
- National Transfer Student Week (Fall Semester)
- Wheat and Greet (Spring Semester)
- Induction Ceremony (Spring Semester)
- Volunteer and Community Service Events (Both Semesters)
- Social Events (Both Semesters)
- Fun Events with the Transfer Student Organization (Both Semesters)
2025-2026 Executive Board:
Executive Members:
- President: Shannon McMullen
- Vice President: Fox Birdtail
- Treasurer: Matthew Adams
- Secretary: Mia Enders
- Social Chair: Jason Skiff
- Operations Chair: Cyrus Morano
2024-2025 Scholarship Recipient:
Congratulations to Marie Carlini, Tau Sigma National Honor Society 2024-2025 Scholarship recipient!
Congratulations and Welcome to the 2024-2025 New Members into the Tau Sigma National Honor Society:
Matthew Adams
Hanna Bigelow
Fox Birdtail
Claire Conti
Michael Correy
Rylee Crandall
Mia Enders
Raquelle Moores
Cyrus Morano
Lynn Patterson
Mattew Rugg
John Rutsky
Andrew Shilling
Sharon Wang
The Transfer Student Organization (TSO):
The Transfer Student Organization (TSO) is a student-led group that assists transfer students in their transition to Fredonia. Our goal is to help transfer students have the best experience they can have here in Fredonia! We offer an array of fun events ranging from community service opportunities to social activities to connect you with other transfer students. We've been where you are and want to be a part of where you're heading!
Reasons why you should join TSO!
TSO offers endless opportunities to help you grow as a transfer student. Here are some of the benefits of joining:
- Meeting new people
- Networking Opportunities
- Community service opportunities
- Develop leadership skills - Serve on the EBoard
- Involvement!
Social, Community, and Volunteer Events:
TSO plans social events and community service events to give transfer students the experience they want! Some past activities we've done:
- Welcome Week Social (Fall Semester)
- National Transfer Student Week (Fall Semester)
- Social Events (Both Semesters)
- Volunteer & Community Service Events (Both Semesters)
- Fun Events with Tau Sigma (Both Semesters)
TSO 2025-2026 Executive Board members:
Elections will be held during the Fall 2025 semester. Stay tuned for updates!!
- President: TBD
- Vice President: TBD
- Treasurer: TBD
- Secretary: TBD
- Social Chair: TBD