Beta alpha Psi Requirements

 The Gamma Rho Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi is always looking for new recruits. Eligibility requirements are listed below:
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Application Approval - Eligibility Requirements 

Exploratory & Sophomore Candidates
  • Expresses interests in the majors/minors/organization.
  • Banquet eligible if requirements met; perfect attendance, including social, and 8 hours service.

First Semester Candidates
  • Completed 12 credit hours of higher education (at Western Michigan University or another AACSB or regionally accredited college/university).
  • Expressed interest or declared a major/minor in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA overall

Candidates
Undergraduate Requirements
  • Successfully became a first semester candidate
  • Declared a major/minor in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA overall (or 3.25 GPA in the last 30 hours)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA in upper-level major courses (if any have been completed)
Graduate Requirements
  • Accepted into the MSA Program
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA overall

Members (on top of Candidates' requirements)
  • Active members are allotted one absence from a professional meeting per semester and members must attend community service activities each year as established by the Executive Board.  Members must participate in community service activities during the semester.
  • Members who commit to a certain event and fail to show without prior notification to the community service director, will be required to attend an event as approved by the Executive Board or Faculty Advisor. This event will not count towards their required community service
  • Members are encouraged to volunteer as a mentor to: Exploratory Status students, Sophomore Status, First-Semester Candidate, and/or Candidate. This would include assisting the candidate by answering their questions, promoting networking and aiding them as they fulfill their candidate requirements. Members are encouraged to attend all socials but are required to attend at least one.

Dues
  • Candidates (first semester):  $35
  • Candidates (second semester and on): $30
  • Members: $30
Financial need should never be a barrier to participation in Beta Alpha Psi. Please click here for a dues scholarship application.

Meetings​
  • All candidates must attend ALL meetings during the semester.
  • Members are permitted to have one meeting absence during the semester.
General Assembly meetings are held every Thursday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. in Room 1220 at Schneider Hall, unless stated otherwise. Any absences must be made up by a professional event approved by the Executive Board or the Faculty Advisor.

Dress Code: Business Casual attire is required for meetings. Business professional attire is required for professional events, unless announced otherwise. Please click the button below to view a diagram outlining what business casual and business professional attire are.

Community Service Requirements
  • All Candidates and Members must complete 8 hours of community service during the semester by participating in BAP-sponsored volunteer events.​
  • Volunteer Opportunities will be announced throughout the semester.

Committees
  • All Candidates and Members must participate in a committee.
  • Committees include: Analytics/Finance, BAP National/Regional Presentations, Diversity, Outreach, and Social​ Media and Photography.
  • Additional information about these committees can be found by clicking 'About Us' and 'Committees.'

Social Event
  • All Candidates and Members must attend the social event each semester.
  • This occurs during a regular meeting time.

Banquet
  • All Candidates and Members must attend the banquet.
  • Candidates who have fulfilled the requirements above will participate in the induction ceremony at banquet.  
  • In order to be officially inducted as members of BAP, candidates must also meet the requirement of a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and in upper-level major classes once grades are posted following the candidacy semester.