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.
Candidates (Eligibility to Join)
for the Theta Lambda Chapter
Candidates 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
- 3.0 GPA or higher in 3+ hours of upper-division major courses
- 3.0 or higher overall GPAOR 3.25 on last 30 semester hours
- Two remaining semesters at UCA including candidacy semester
Becoming a Full Member
of the Theta Lambda Chapter
Candidates who meet the following requirements during their candidate semester will be initiated:
- Attend at least 4 BAP meetings (or affiliated clubs) during the semester
- Perform 6 hours of service
- Attend and participate in the initiation ceremony
- Pay the one-time international initiation fee ($75)
- Continue to meet the candidate requirements (above)
- 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