Eligibility

Candidate Requirements

  • Have completed at least 30 semester hours of college credit

  • Have declared a major or have a stated interest in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems

  • Must have at least 2 semesters remaining

  • Must have ONE of the following

    • At least a 3.25 cumulative GPA

    • At least a 3.25 major GPA

    • At least a 3.25 GPA in your last 30 units at CSUF

Member Requirements

  • Have been accepted into Beta Alpha Psi the previous semester as a candidate.

  • Have attained at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA

    OR

  • Have attained at least a 3.25 major GPA

Standings

  • Candidate - New students that have joined Beta Alpha Psi looking to become members.  

  • Returning Candidate - Students with this standing were of “Candidate” standing the prior semester but did not complete the necessary total hours to become a member. Students in this standing are given a second chance to become a member with a reduced hourly requirement.

  • Member - Members are full fledged initiated members of Beta Alpha Psi. They completed their hours the previous semester as a “Candidate.” Members must still complete their hours to stay in “good standing” with the chapter and organization.

  • Active 1 and 2+ - Members in these standings are members that have been “members in good standing” for 1 or 2+ semesters. As a reward, their hourly requirements have been reduced.

  • Superior Standing - Members in superior standing have gone over and beyond to attain hours. These members will be showcased on our website, announced at our Spring Awards Banquet, and will be given an award for their fantastic work! 

Hourly Requirements

 If accepted into Beta Alpha Psi, you must complete our hourly requirements to either become a member (from candidate) or remain a member in good standing. Completing these hours will ensure your progression through our chapter. It’s not only important for you to complete the hours, but it’s also important for us to complete them collectively as a chapter.

In order to maintain our status as a “Superior” chapter, we must fulfill a certain amount of hours as a chapter every year. This is, in part, why we have hourly requirements. The other reason is because these hour categories are what you should be accomplishing when recruiting for freshman programs, a summer leadership program (SLP), or internship. By putting in the time and effort, you are more likely to be rewarded with an offer! The hourly requirements are as follows: