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Why Join BAP?

1. Accounting firms and industry love to recruit from Beta Alpha Psi

2. BAP is the one and only nationally recognized student organization for accounting majors.

3. Accounting industry respects that BAP lives by the values of B.R.I.D.G.E.

4. BAP has a history of success in helping and preparing members to get that "dream job". Past officers and members have gone to all Big Four accounting firms, top 10 firms... and many more.

5. BAP listens to its members. BAY Family mentorship program is designed to make BAP work for you on your way to success.

6. All BAP activities serve an actual purpose. We care about your professional goals. We show our passion for the community!

7. BAP social events are unique and fun! We show our personality!

8. The list goes on and on... come find out more for yourself!

Status

Candidates are 1st Quarter Students, and 2nd and 3rd Quarter Students are called Initiates. After a student's 3rd Quarter in BAP, if they are in good standing and are active in the chapter they will be invited to an initiation ceremony and become fully inducted.

Club Dues

To join Beta Alpha Psi, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements (See Article V Eligibility for Membership) and pay their dues in a timely manner, typically 3rd week of the quarter. Late dues will not be accepted without the approval of the Treasurer and President.

1st Quarter Rate- $60.00
2nd Quarter Rate- $50.00
3rd Quarter Rate- $50.00
Full Member Rate- $30.00

Membership

The following includes a chapter-by-law on membership. Please read carefully. If, in any case, you do not meet the state requirements, please come to meeting and speak with the Beta Alpha Psi President. We welcome all members who wish to get involved and you will get a chance to discuss membership during the meeting.

ARTICLE IV - PLEDGE STATUS

Section 1. Degree seeking undergraduate students and non-degree post-baccalaureate students at institutions in which a chapter is located shall be eligible for election to Pledge status after they, at a minimum;

a. have declared a concentration in accounting, finance or information systems (or have stated an intention to declare a concentration in accounting, finance, or information systems);

b. have completed at least one year of collegiate courses (30+ semester hours or equivalent), and

c. have attained a cumulative grade average of an least 3.0 (where A is equal to 4.0) or the equivalent

Section 2. Individuals may continue as Pledges so long as they remain active in their chapter. Pledges may remain Pledges until the first semester of association with Beta Alpha Psi after they have completed two years of collegiate courses and at least one upper level course in accounting, finance, or information systems beyond the business core. At that point they must have satisfied all the requirements for membership and be initiated or be dropped as a Pledge. Pledges will cease to be classified as pledges when they no longer have a declared area of concentration in accounting, finance, or information systems.

ARTICLE V - ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP

Membership in Beta Alpha Psi recognizes academic excellence and complements members' formal education by providing interaction among students, faculty, and professionals. Since the value of membership in Beta Alpha Psi is based on a member's participation in the Fraternity, pledges and members of Beta Alpha Psi should be active participants in the activities of the organization.

Section 1. Degree seeking undergraduate students and non-degree Post-Baccalaureate students at institutions in which a chapter is located shall be eligible for election to membership after they:

a. have declared a concentration in accounting, finance or information systems;

b. have completed, in addition to two years of collegiate courses, at least one upper level course beyond the business core (for transfer students, the most recent qualifying course must be at the initiating institution or another AACSB or EQUIS accredited institution);

c. have attained a cumulative grade average in upper level courses, in their declared area of concentration, beyond the business core of at least 3.0 (where A is equal to 4.0) or the equivalent; and

1. have attained at least a cumulative grade average of 3.0, or

2. have achieved a rank within the top 35% of their university class, or

3. have attained at least a 3.25 cumulative grade average on the most recently completed 30 semester hours;

Section 2. Degree seeking graduate students (e.g., MPA, MACC, MBA, MS, PhD, etc.) at institutions in which a chapter is located shall be eligible for membership if they are majoring, concentrating , or have a stated interest in accounting, finance or information systems.

Last Updated: Friday, May 16, 2008 10:24 PM

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