Mission Alpha Alpha Alpha works to recognize academic achievements in first-generation college students, create enthusiasm for scholarship, promote leadership, and provide support networks for first-generation students within UCSB.
Membership Benefits A certificate and pin signifying membership. An outward recognition of personal accomplishment and an incentive for continued high scholarship. The opportunity to meet other first-generation scholars from all academic disciplines on your campus and to join them in promoting academic excellence and creating a supportive environment for first-generation college students. Identifies you to employers, professionals, and graduate schools as a person of superior academic ability and commitment. Ability to mentor younger first-generation students. Ability to receive mentoring from more senior first-generation students, as well as faculty, staff, and alumni who were first-generation students. Local chapter leadership opportunities.