BETA ALPHA PSI

WHY PLEDGE FOR BETA ALPHA PSI?

CSULB's Beta Alpha Psi (BAΨ) Gamma Omega Chapter…

We are a nationally recognized chapter and part of a global network of over 300,000 members worldwide. Our chapter is open to students who have met the requirements set forth by both the chapter and the BAΨ National Headquarters. Overachieving students seeking for opportunities to open career and networking doors, and yearn tangible recognition of your efforts are encouraged to join BAΨ .

 

All prospective members of BAΨ must undergo a semester-long pledging process and adhere to the following dues schedule:

  • BAΨ Candidate (Pledging semester): $150

  • Returning Member (Semesters after pledging): $75

*These prices have increased from past semesters to reflect the current, in-person semester we will be having in the Fall.

BAP DUES COVER:

  • One organization shirt

  • Priority registration to Firm Tours

  • Admittance to Meet the Firms

  • Official Beta Alpha Psi Name Plate & Pin

Failure to pay these dues can result in suspension of CSULB Beta Alpha Psi candidacy and revocation of Beta Alpha Psi National membership.


REQUIREMENTS TO PLEDGE:

  • Declared Accountancy, Finance, or Information Systems as your concentration

  • Completed at least one upper-division course within your major (i.e. ACCT 300A, FIN 300, IS 300)

  • Have a 3.0 GPA or higher in upper-division Major GPA and a 3.0 GPA in cumulative course work or 3.25 in last 30 units


PLEDGE INITIATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Adhere to the candidate contract per major, Accounting, Information Systems, and Finance (or see below), explained at the Candidate Class meeting.

  • Complete at least 40 hours of service, consisting of 28 Professional Hours, 6 Community Service Hours, and 6 Social & Alumni Activities Hours

  • Attend the following events

    • Candidate Class Meeting (held at the beginning of the semester)

    • Candidate Class Fundraiser

    • Orientation Picnic (formerly known as Big Buddy Little Buddy)

    • Meet the Firms

    • Awards & Initiation Banquet


Have any questions? Contact the Director of Records at csulb.bap.dor@gmail.com.


SIGNING UP

To sign up for our organization, all members must be a student at Cal State Long Beach with a valid student I.D. number. Register via BeachSync (form pending until the beginning of semester, but you may still join the org BeachSync in the meantime)