Membership Criteria

Tau Sigma membership is open to transfer students who meet the following national eligibility requirements:

  • Students must transfer to a four-year institution of higher learning from another academic institution with at least one full year of academic credit completed at the prior institution(s).
  • Students must be enrolled in a course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree and must have completed the number of hours equal to an average full-time load for one term, usually 12 to 15 credit hours.
  • Membership is based on superior academic achievement during the term in which students complete the number of hours equivalent to an average full-time load at the institution to which they transferred. Only credit hours that count toward a bachelor’s degree may be used to determine Tau Sigma eligibility.
  • The minimum academic average required for membership is either a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, or an academic average that places the student in the top 20% of all incoming transfer students during the term in question. These requirements may not be reduced by an individual chapter.
  • Academic eligibility is determined using the grades earned during the first hours that constitute the equivalent of one full curricular period, such as a semester, trimester, quarter, or term, usually 12 to 15 semester hours.

Eligible students will receive an email from the National Organization with an invitation to join Tau Sigma at the start of the Fall and Spring Semesters. Each eligible student is sent a one-time invitation.

Benefits of Membership

Membership in Tau Sigma offers transfer students the opportunity to be recognized for their academic success while becoming more connected to the UNC Charlotte community. Through leadership, involvement, and a strong sense of belonging, Tau Sigma supports students as they continue building their experience at Charlotte.

  • Recognition for academic excellence as a transfer student
  • Early opportunities to get involved on campus
  • Access to leadership roles within the organization and university community
  • Support in building connections and becoming part of campus life
  • A welcoming environment that fosters friendship and community
  • An organization dedicated to the unique needs and experiences of transfer students

To learn more about Tau Sigma National Honor Society please contact us or visit the official Tau Sigma website.