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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beta Alpha Psi?
- Why should I join BAP?
- How do I join?
- I have a busy schedule with work and school. Is BAP for me?
- What are the hour requirements?
- What is the dress code?
- When do I become a member and no longer a candidate?
- Are the meetings always on Thursday nights?
- What are the BAP dues?
- What should I expect at a weekly professional Meeting?
Q: What is Beta Alpha Psi?
A: To find out information about Beta Alpha Psi, visit our About BAP page.
Q: Why should I join BAP?
A: Beta Alpha Psi is nationally recognized as the top Accounting fraternity. As a BAP member/candidate, you will have many opportunities to meet with local firm representatives. You will also be able to network with professionals from both industry and public accounting firms. Having face-to-face talk time with these professionals will increase your chances of getting an internship or job upon graduation. Many firms hold events only for BAP members and specifically look for BAP on resumes. Lastly, you will meet many other students that are in your shoes that you will become friends with. Overall, the BAP experience is not only rewarding but also fun. To learn more about the benefits of being part of BAP, visit our Membership page.
Q: How do I join?
A: You can join BAP at the start of Fall or Winter quarter. You can pick up the application at the start of the quarter or download it from our Membership page. Once you turn in the application, you can start coming to the meetings.
Q:I have a busy schedule with work and school. Is BAP for me?
A:Many of us who are full-time students also work full-time. Being a BAP members is not as difficult as many might think. As long as you plan a head and sign up for the events well in advance, meeting your hour requirements is not difficult at all. At any point, if you are having trouble with meeting the requirements, feel free to contact any of the officers!
Q: What are the hour requirements?
A: Please visit the Membership page for the hour requirements.
Q: What is the dress code?
A: The dress code for the weekly meetings is Business Casual. The dress code for any of the professional events is Business Professional.
Q: When do I become a member and no longer a candidate?
A: Once you have met all the requirements, you will be initiated at the end of the winter quarter if you were a fall candidate or spring quarter if you were a winter candidate.
Q: Are the meetings always on Thursday nights?
Yes. Traditionally, Thursday nights are the best times for the majority of the members. However, there are occasional meetings that will be on a different day if we have a special speaker. Those events will be announced a head of time.
Q: What are the BAP dues?
A: Please visit the Membership Page for BAP dues.
Q: What should I expect at a weekly professional Meeting?
A: These meetings are usually for one hour. Important announcements are made prior to the start of the meeting so it is important to arrive 10-15 minutes early. Also, in order for the meeting to actually count as an hour, there needs to be a full hour of speaking. That is why it is very important for the members to ask questions from the professional speakers as they often finish within 40-45 minutes! Finally, once the meeting is finished, food will be served and the members can freely walk around and socialize with the professionals and other members.
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