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 

First Semester Candidates

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

Candidates 
Undergraduate Requirements

• Declared Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems major/minor who have been a first semester candidate
• Minimum 3.0 GPA overall (or 3.25 in 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

Dues

• Candidates (first semester):  $70
• Candidates (second semester and on): $60

• Members: $60

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 at 6:00 p.m. in room #1360 Schneider Hall, unless stated otherwise. Any absences must be made up by a professional event approved by the Executive Board or Faculty Advisors.

Dress Code: Business Casual dress is required for meetings. Business professional is required for professional events unless announced otherwise. Please click the button below to view a diagram outlining business casual vs. business professional.

Business Casual vs. Business Professional

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 may include: Analytics/Finance, BAP National/Regional Presentations, Diversity, Outreach, and Social
• Additional Information about these committees can be found under About Us --> 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 above requirements 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  after grades are posted following the candidacy semester.  

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