Beta Alpha Psi · Omicron Theta Chapter

Membership

Everything about joining Beta Alpha Psi at UC San Diego: eligibility, how to apply, and what it costs; all in one place.

Step 1: Elligibility

We are open to students of all academic years and majors at UCSD as long as you have declared a minor or concentration in accounting, finance, business analytics, or digital technology

Academic Requirement:

Maintain an overall GPA minimum of 3.0 in your major or concentration.

  • Transfer students: 3.30 transfer GPA if you don't yet have a UCSD GPA

  • Provisionally accepted into the Master of Accountancy, Finance, or Business Data Analytics program at Rady also qualifies

Below a 3.0?

You can petition for a waiver. Share with us:

  • Why your GPA is slightly under 3.0 (transition to university, change in major, course difficulty)

  • Evidence your performance is improving toward the 3.0 requirement

Step 2: Engagement requirements

Professional hours - 6 per year

  • Weekly BAP meetings (Zoom attendance counts)

  • BAP-hosted professional events

  • Non-BAP professional meetings, capped at 5 hours (firm visits, resume workshops, coffee chats)

community service - 2 opportunities

  • Tutoring undergraduate students

  • BAP-hosted community service (no limit)

  • Non-BAP community service, capped at 5 hours

step 3: how to apply

Gather your documents

Unofficial transcript, a recent resume, and (if applicable) proof of admission into a graduate program.

Submit during the application window

Applications are considered only during the first 3 weeks of each quarter. Late applications roll to the following quarter.

Sign up for your interview

After you submit your application, watch your email for a scheduling link to sign up for an interview slot, this happens before decisions go out.

Watch for your invoice

If accepted, you'll receive an invoice by email to complete payment through this website, see Dues below.

step 4: pay your dues!

All accepted applicants join as associate members, the first step toward full membership

$150

Initiation (one-time)

Includes an $85 lifetime membership fee to Beta Alpha Psi National.

$40

Renewal (per year)

Transfer or graduate students who are already BAP members: let us know your membership number.

Payment instructions and a secure payment link are sent by email once your application is accepted.