The University of Minnesota (U of M) Chapter of Tau Sigma - National Honors Society is designed exclusively for transfer students. We recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students on the Twin Cities campus. U of M Tau Sigma was established in fall 2013 and inducted their first members in the spring semester of 2014.
Tau Sigma - U of M Chapter seeks to provide opportunities for transfers students to:
- Be acknowledged for outstanding academic achievements.
- Engage in scholarship on campus.
- Take leadership roles on campus.
- Apply for national scholarships specific to transfer students.
To be eligible for membership, students must meet following criteria:
- Transferred from another academic institution of higher education with at least one full year of academic credits (24-30) satisfied at their prior institution(s).
- Be enrolled full-time (min. 12 semester credits) in a degree-granting program.
- After a student’s first term of enrollment, one (1) semester, students must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5.
Meet the Tau Sigma Student Board.
Interested in becoming a member of Tau Sigma? Email our chapter at [email protected].
Abigail Patin
Board Position: President
Transferred from: University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
College & Major: College of Biological Sciences, Neuroscience Major and Spanish minor
Fun Fact About Me:
I love to read in my free time, and my favorite author is Stephen King!
Lukas Charbonnet
Board Position: Vice-President
Transferred from: University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ
College & Major: College of Liberal Arts,Biology, Society, & Environment Major and Spanish Studies Minor
Fun Fact About Me:
I love collecting vinyls and exploring new cities!
Cindy Yu
Board Position: Secretary
Transferred from: School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
College & Major: College of Biological Sciences, Neuroscience Major and Psychology and Physics Minors
Fun Fact About Me:
I have had 5 pets over my life time
Courtney Kallas
Board Position: Communications Coordinator
Transferred from: College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
College & Major: College of Liberal Arts, Economics
Advice for Transfer Students:
Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there! Joining clubs and student groups is a great way to meet new people :)
Anna Sybesma
Board Position: Treasurer
Transferred from: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
College & Major: Carlson School of Management, Finance
Advice for New Transfers:
Go join clubs and attend campus events—not only will you meet people with similar interests, but there’s usually free food too!
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