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Tau Sigma Honor Society

Tau Sigma is a national honor society designed exclusively for transfer students!  Upon completing your first semester at Buffalo State, transfer students are eligible to be considered for enrollment if they meet the GPA requirement of 3.5 or higher. 

Their mission is to "recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfers students."  Tau Sigma provides its members opportunities to earn national scholarships, attend national leadership conferences, take leadership positions at their college or university, and serve others in their college and local communities. Engaged students will have the opportunity to achieve all of the above, all while developing friendships and becoming a more integral part of the college to which they transferred!

To learn more about Tau Sigma, visit the national website

Additional Information

  • Exclusive scholarship opportunities: Tau Sigma awards scholarships to members nationwide every academic year. Recipients will not only receive a monetary award but their name will be listed on the national website.
  • National Networking Opportunities: Tau sigma hosts a national conference annually. Students involved in their local chapters have the opportunity to attend the annual national conference and meet other Transfer Student Leaders from across the United States.
  • Local Leadership Opportunities: Students who participate in their local chapter have an opportunity to serve as exemplary leaders on their campus and enhance the support and opportunities available to other Transfer students. These skills are great resume builders and help students develop invaluable soft and hard skills that will aid them in their professional future.
  • Strong Social Connections: Your Tau Sigma journey is yours for life. Not only do you develop leadership skills, but you have the opportunity to be a part of a tight- knit local and national community.
  • At the end of every semester, the Tau Sigma Advisor reviews the academic records of all new Transfer Students.

  • Eligible Transfer Students will receive an invitation to advance toward membership. Students who are invited into the organization for membership have one opportunity to accept membership when offered.

  • Upon completing your first 12 credits at Buffalo State, Transfer students who have achieved a 3.5 GPA or better will be offered an invitation for membership.

  • Lifetime membership dues are $65. National dues are set at $50 with the remaining portion going to support your local chapter and the cost of the membership mailing.
  • Your one-time fee includes your certificate of induction, induction pin, cords, and a Tau Sigma decal. Additional merchandise such as graduation stolls, t-shits, and caps, are available on the national website for purchase.