Theta Lambda Chapter #195
Joining Beta Alpha Psi
From Candidate to Member
Students interested in joining Beta Alpha Psi must be a Candidate for at least one semester before they become full members. The processes of becoming a candidate and a member are described below.
Undergraduate Candidates (and Post-Baccalaureates)
for the Theta Lambda Chapter
Candidates (other than those currently seeking graduate degrees) must meet ALL the following requirements by then end of their candidate semester:
- Declared a major or concentration in accounting, finance, information systems, or analytics
- Completed 45 hours of collegiate courses
- Earned an declared major GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Earned an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher OR 3.25 on last 30 semester hours
- Two remaining semesters at UCA including candidacy semester
Graduate Candidates
for the Theta Lambda Chapter
Candidates who are taking graduate courses must meet have full admission to a graduate program in accounting, finance, information systems, or analytics or OR full admistion to the MBA program with an undergraduate degree in one of those disciplines.Apply for candidacy, complete this Beta Alpha Psi Application.
Becoming a Full Member
of the Theta Lambda Chapter
Candidates who meet the following requirements will be initiated:
- Participated in at least 4 professional development activities during the semester
- Participated in at least 6 hours of service during the semester
- Attend and participate in the initiation ceremony
- Pay the one-time international initiation fee ($75)
- Continue to meet the candidate requirements
- Agree to the adhere to the Beta Alpha Psi Code of Ethics
Expectations of Full Members
of the Theta Lambda Chapter
Once initiated, you are a member of BAP for life (unless you change majors before graduation). You are also a member of UCA's Theta Lambda chapter until you graduate. The following is expected of chapter members each semester:
- Participated in at least 4 professional development activities during the semester
- Participated in at least 6 hours of service during the semester