The National Honors Society for Financial Information Professionals
Spring 2010 Application
WELCOME TO BETA ALPHA PSI’s Spring 2010 INFORMATION NIGHT!
Beta Alpha Psi National Honors Society for Financial Information Professionals was established in 1919 at the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign. Since that time, the organization has spread to over 270 campuses nationwide. Of these chapters, our chapter is one of the largest. As a participating member of Beta Alpha Psi, you will learn about a variety of career opportunities, meet many recruiters, and associate with students of similar backgrounds.
Each Beta Alpha Psi member is required to participate in a combination of professional and service events. Beta Alpha Psi conducts numerous activities, such as professional presentations, field trips, interview and internship programs, and philanthropic activities that allow members to meet their hour requirements. Members may also use their involvement in other campus and community organizations (non-BAP sponsored events) to work toward their hour requirements. In fact, we strongly recommend that members use non-BAP sponsored events to help reach their hour requirements. Additionally, Beta Alpha Psi organizes a number of social events that give members the opportunity to get to know each other and build relationships with fellow university students.
This semester promises to be an exciting one. We have done our best to ensure that our program includes activities that will be both interesting and beneficial for everyone. The programs will not only allow you to learn about the business topics being discussed, but will also allow you to establish relationships with firm representatives in an informal setting. You will have the opportunity to participate in programs not available to all accounting, finance and MIS majors. Representatives from all the firms have a genuine interest in getting to know you. They have a great deal of knowledge and information that they would like to share with you. Take advantage of these opportunities.
Visit our website at www.business.illinois.edu/bap for additional information regarding upcoming events for the semester. Email with additional questions.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President Christina Kim
VP Corporate Relations Julia Seo
VP Membership Affairs Kate McNeese
VP Marketing William Yuan
VP Communications Gavin Ahern
Secretary Maura Farrell
Treasurer Joe Deutsch
Service Coordinator Sheena Francis
Social Coordinator Justin Smith
Webmaster Veer Kothari
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduates:
1) Pursuing an accounting, finance, or MIS degree, with at least a sophomore standing and enrollment in OR completion of ACCY 202.
2) Cumulative GPA Requirements (current semester’s hours do not count towards total):
Sophomores (31-60 hours) 3.50
Juniors & Seniors (More than 60 hours) 3.30
Graduates:
1) Pursuing an advanced degree in accounting or MBA candidates with an undergraduate accounting, finance, or MIS background.
2) At least one semester of work completed at the University of Illinois with a 3.5 overall GPA, and at least 1 more semester remaining at the University.
INITIATE REQUIREMENTS
1) Attend ALL candidate meetings and ALL general meetings.
2) Attend the INITIATION CEREMONY
3) Attend 12 Professional Events (See guidelines below)
4) Attend 8 Service Activity Hours
5) Attend at least 5 BAP Social Events
Beta Alpha Psi is very strict with its initiate and active member requirements. Those who do not meet these requirements will not be initiated. The success of this society is dependent on the involvement of all members, and each individual is expected to fulfill his/her requirements.
CANDIDATE ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES
Professional Requirements:
· All candidate meetings are MANDATORY
· Initiation is MANDATORY
· Professional Hour Requirements
o 12 hours/5 may be non-BAP
Service Requirements:
· Service Hour Requirements
o 8 hours/3 may be non-BAP
Social Requirements
o 5 BAP events
FAILURE TO MEET ANY OF THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL RESULT IN AN INABILITY TO INITIATE!!
PROPER APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Complete and bring the attached Membership Application Form and GPA Verification Form to your scheduled interview.
2. You must pay the $100 (nonrefundable) initiation fee. The initiation fee is to cover expenses paid to the National Beta Alpha Psi Administration, as well as certain banquets, programs, and social events throughout the year. Please make checks payable to Beta Alpha Psi. Please note that after the initial fee of $100, there will be an active member fee for each semester thereafter. It will be $20 for a semester and will roll over each semester the professional, service, and social requirements are met. On a member’s last semester, the $20 active member fee will be reimbursed.
Bring $100 Cash or check to 1st Professional Meeting. If you do not bring payment at this time, you will not be able to join!
The college office will verify the information that you provide on the attached application as quickly as possible. If the Membership Committee has any questions about your application or if your application is denied, they will contact you. Any additional questions, please contact Kate McNeese at .
*For location and time of the first Professional Meeting and all Professional Meetings please check web site at… www.business.illinois.edu/bap
BETA ALPHA PSI MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
(Please only turn in Membership Application Form and GPA Verification Form)
DUE DATE: At your scheduled interview.
Name ______
Last First Middle
Email ______Major ______
Undergrad OR Graduate Year ______Birthday ____/____/____
Expected Date of Graduation ______
Campus Address
Street ______
City ______State ______Zip ______
Cell Phone ______
Permanent Address
Street ______
City ______State ______Zip ______
Permanent Phone ______
Please provide us with names and professors of the classes you are currently enrolled in:
Course Professor Meeting Time
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BETA ALPHA PSI GPA VERIFICATION FORM
Name ______
Last First Middle
Major ______Year ______
Email ______UIN # ______
Undergrad OR Graduate
Total hours of credit (including accy courses) completed as of the end of last semester.
At the University of Illinois ______U of I GPA ______
At another school ______Transfer GPA ______
Name of school ______Combined GPA ______
The Office of Undergraduate Affairs will verify this information. If you do not meet the GPA requirements, you will not be eligible to join Beta Alpha Psi at this time.
By applying, I give my permission for the Membership Committee to verify the information reported below with my college office (at any time during the semester). I waive my rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Also, in order for Beta Alpha Psi to release your information to firms to let them know you are in Beta Alpha Psi and to allow them to send you information, we must have written consent. Beta Alpha Psi initiates new members without regard to race, creed, color, origin, age, or sex. Please sign the release below.
I give Beta Alpha Psi the right to release the above information.
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Signature Date