Beta Alpha Psi

Chi Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi

National Academic and Professional Accounting Organization

If you are interested in being a candidate for Beta Alpha Psi membership, please email us at bap@okstate.edu.

Eligibility for Membership

• Must be an accounting major,
• Currently enrolled in or previously passed Foundational Accounting Skills (ACCT 3003),
• Have a “B” average in all upper-division accounting courses (taken at OSU or other accredited institutions), and
• Have a 3.25 overall GPA (or a 3.5 in the last 30 hours at OSU). 
• M.S. in Accounting students are automatically eligible for candidateship.

Requirements to become a Member

To complete your candidacy, you must attend or complete the following:

• Attend ALL semester events on the attached calendar
• Perform 12 hours of community service (Service Event, tutoring, proctoring, Head Start, Habitat for Humanity, or other approved events), and
• Pay $100 dues ($75 one-time National fee and $25 yearly chapter fee)

Requirements to stay a member (for semester after candidacy and each following semester)

• Attend ALL professional meetings during semester
• Attend at least one initiation during the year
• Complete at least 6 hours of service per semester of BAP approved service activities
• Attend at least one welcome back event per year

Incentives for Membership

• Scholarships awarded each year to outstanding candidates and members as evidenced by involvement in chapter professional and service activities.
• Free Beta Alpha Psi T-Shirt/Sweatshirt.
• Office visits to Accounting Firms in OKC and Tulsa during the spring semester.
• Graduation regalia.
• Networking opportunities with firm recruiters and key personnel prior to interviews.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our BAP Chapter at bap@okstate.edu or our Chapter Advisor, Sarah Johnson.

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