Join Beta Alpha Psi
We're so excited you're here! All students are welcome to attend our meetings, but if you want to be fully involved and become a member, here's how!
Attending Meetings
Just interested in attending our meetings? Join our Email List here to get notifications about our weekly meetings and events!
*You don't need to be a member or candidate to join our email list or attend our meetings.
Becoming a Candidate
To become a candidate:
Fill out the Candidate Application here to declare your candidacy
Pay your $90 candidacy dues at the Cougar Card Office in the CUB, then upload your receipt with this form here and reach out to the VP of Finance with any questions.
Becoming a Member
Here are all the requirements you must complete while you are a candidate to become a full member. The following semester after completing these requirements, you will be officially initiated into the organization and be able to include BAP on your resume!
Beta Alpha Psi Participation Requirements*
*All the following requirements must be completed within one semester
Attend at least 8 professional meetings (weekly BAP meetings)
Complete at least 2 service activities from different categories
Pay member dues of $25 (waived the semester you pay the candidate fee)
Dress appropriately (Business casual) for all in person professional meetings or if will be on screen if you are a remote student.
Attend the initiation and officer installation ceremonies each semester (Business Casual Attire if in Person)
Academic Requirements
A 3.0 cumulative GPA
Completed at least three semesters of college courses.
Completed at least one 300 level accounting, finance, or management information systems class.
At least a 3.0 GPA in upper division classes
Be a certified accounting, finance, or management information systems major.
Remaining a Member in Good Standing
Here's how to stay involved each semester and remain a member in good standing with BAP!
Attend at least 8 professional meetings (weekly BAP meetings)
Complete at least 2 service activities from different categories
Pay member dues of $25 each semester
Dress appropriately (Business casual if in person or on screen from a remote location) for all professional meetings
Attend the initiation and officer installation ceremonies each semester (Business professional attire required)
*Members in good standing will be given an honors stole as part of their academic regalia to wear at graduation