Beta ALpha Psi Requirements
The Gamma Rho Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi is always looking for new recruits. Eligibility requirements are listed below:
Application Approval - Eligibility Requirements
First Semester Candidates
Candidates
Undergraduate Requirements
Dues
Meetings
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.
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)
- Accepted into the MSA Program
- Minimum 3.0 GPA overall
Dues
- Candidates (first semester): $70
- Candidates (second semester and on): $60
- Members: $60
Meetings
- All Candidates must attend ALL meetings during the semester
- Members are permitted to have one meeting absence during the semester
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.
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.