Candidacy Requirements
The following are the requirements to be initiated into Beta Alpha Psi. We do not harass students during the candidacy process.
1. The candidate process must be completed in 1 academic semester
2. Candidates must maintain a GPA 3.2 in Business/Information Systems related courses
3. Each candidate must attend 2 pledge meetings, 6 professional meetings, 2 technology events and 2 service events
4. Each candidate must attend the Fall/Spring Banquet (Candidate Initiation)
5. Each candidate must have declared their major in either Accounting, Finance, IST, or MIS
6. Each candidate must pay all dues prior to initiation (a $110 one-time fee… you don’t have to pay every semester!)
**Candidates are encouraged to participate in more Beta Alpha Psi activities than just these requirements. Those who show outstanding involvement will be inducted as Distinguished Members, and will be recognized at the Spring Banquet.
Active Membership Criteria
1. Must attend the initiation and banquet
2.Must attend at least 3 Professional, 1 Tech, 1 Pledge, and 1 Service event
3. Must attend the Reaching Out Activities
2.Must attend at least 3 Professional, 1 Tech, 1 Pledge, and 1 Service event
3. Must attend the Reaching Out Activities
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