What is Tri-Beta?

Tri-Beta is a national biology honor society. Hundreds of chapters are located in colleges and universities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Beta Beta Beta represents three main purposes to promote scholarship in the biological sciences, to promote the dissemination of biological knowledge, and to encourage research. The organization's motto is "To see the foundation of life."

What does Westminster College's chapter of Tri-Beta do?

Tri Beta engages in many activities including a Welcome Back picnic, Pumpkin Carving, a field trip to a Haunted House, Induction Ceremonies in fall and spring, hosting a booth at the Mardi Gras festival, running a concession stand at the Science Olympiad, field trips, sponsoring a Relay for Life team, judging a local middle school science fair, and an End of Year picnic. Tri Beta also provides a list of tutors for the foundations of biology class. Meetings are held biweekly.

Many of these activities are annual events, but there is always room for more great ideas! Members are encouraged to discuss ideas of what they would like to see the club involved in. Just contact an officer by email or phone or bring your ideas to the next meeting!

Who can be a member of Tri-Beta?

There are three levels of membership at Westminster College: affiliate, associate, and active.

• Affiliate membership is open to anyone on campus who is interested in biology, regardless of major. This level of membership is not recognized by the national office. There is no QPA requirement.
• Associate members must be enrolled in their second biology class, i.e. second semester freshman standing. There is no QPA requirement.
• Active members must be a major in one of the biological sciences (including biology, molecular biology, environmental science, and neuroscience).They have completed three biology classes and be at least in their second semester of sophomore year. QPA requirements are 3.00 in biology and an all-college QPA of 3.00.Active membership is a lifetime membership. Only active members can hold office and wear cords at graduation.

How do I join Tri-Beta?

To join Tri-Beta, you need to fill out a registration form and turn it in with your dues. Every member must pay annual dues of $3 to our chapter. In addition, if you are upgrading your membership, there are national dues. Upgrading to associate membership is a one-time fee of $20. Upgrading to active membership is a one-time fee of $10. Initiation dates are set in the fall and the spring so watch your email or the tri-beta bulletin board for due dates. Registration forms are available in the envelope at the Tri-Beta bulletin board in the Green Lobby or via email if you notify one of the officers.