Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the requirements to join?
A: Requirements can be found on our Join ΒΑΨ page.
Q: What's the difference between an Associate, a Candidate, and a Member?
A: Great question! Here is a table to display the differences:
| Associate | Candidate | Member* | |
| Dues | $85 | $85 | $40 |
| Requirements to Join | --- | 3.0 Major GPA | 3.0 Major GPA |
| 3.0 Cumulative GPA | 3.0 Cumulative GPA | 3.0 Cumulative GPA | |
| (Not currently enrolled in 3000-level course) | Have taken/currently enrolled in 3000-level course | Have taken/currently enrolled in 3000-level course | |
| Requirements to become Member and attend Banquet | Accumulate 700 points during the semester and meet the minimum requirements in our point system ** | Accumulate 700 points during the semester and meet the minimum requirements in our point system | Accumulate 500 points during the semester and meet the minimum requirements in our point system |
| Access to weekly professional meetings? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Attend Career Mixer? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Resume in the resume CD passed to all firms? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Attend bimonthly social events? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Attend bimonthly volunteer events? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Attend end of semester Banquet if points are met? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
*Candidates who have met all requirements are initiated as Members. Once a member, always a member for life.
** Associates are unable to become member, but will be able to attend Banquet at the end of the semester.
Q: Where does the $85 go?
A: Beta Alpha Psi is an internationally recognized organization. We pay dues to the National chapter for each student who enters the organization. The dues also go towards social events, professional events, and other benefits you will receive when you join Beta Alpha Psi.
Q: I am a Freshman/Sophomore. I haven't taken and I am not currently enrolled in a 3000-level major course. Can I still join?
A: Yes. You have the opportunity of joining Beta Alpha Psi as an Associate instead of a Candidate. You will receive all the benefits of the organization including: weekly professional meetings, Career Mixer, social events, and volunteer events. The only difference is that you are unable to be initiated as a Member at the end of the semester. You will need to apply again as a Candidate when you have taken or are currently enrolled in a 3000-level major course.
Q: I just enrolled in a 3000-level major course this semester, so I don't really have a major GPA. Can I still join?
A: Yes. You can still join as a Contingent Candidate. At the end of the semester, we will inquire about your grade in the class(es) to ensure that you will have a 3.0 major GPA to become a member.
Q: 700 points sounds like a lot of work. What does it actually mean?
A: It may seem like an intimidating number, but it's really not hard at all. If you attended all the events available, you could potentially have over 1400 point easily. If you meet the minimum requirements of attending events, you will already have over 500 points. That mean you only need to go to about half the events we have available. With some planning early on, your schedule can accomodate exams, travelling, and your yearly eye exam. The breakdown of the point system can be found here.
Q: I was a member years ago, or at another Univeristy. Do I have to start all over?
A: No. Once a member, always a member for life. We understand that after you become a member, your schedule changes, or you have that internship you have been working so hard to get, so you are not active in the next semester. You can always come back as an active member as long as you are enrolled at UH.
Q: I didn't make member last time. Can I try again?
A: Yes, and we encourage you to do so. As long as you meet the requirements to join Beta Alpha Psi, you are welcome to apply.
Have any other questions not answered in this FAQ? Please contact our Public Relations officer!
