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GAMMA LAMBDA CHAPTER
Department of Accounting and Information Systems
3007 Pamplin Hall (0101)
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24060-0101
ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP
Membership in Beta Alpha Psi recognizes academic excellence and complements members’ formal education
by providing interaction among students, faculty, and professionals. Since the value of membership in Beta
Alpha Psi is based on a member’s participation, pledges and members of Beta Alpha Psi should be active
participants in the activities of the organization.
Section 1. Virginia Tech requirements for membership: All students of good moral character are eligible for
membership after they have been in residence at Virginia Tech for at least one semester, provided they have
elected a major in accounting, finance, or business information technology, including all options within these
majors, pledge to abide by the Constitution of Beta Alpha Psi and the International By-Laws, and meet the
academic requirements.
a) Graduate Students must have obtained an overall and in-major GPA of at least 3.3, and must have
completed either: two required undergraduate (level 3000 or higher) courses and one graduate level
course or four undergraduate in-major courses.
b) Seniors must have obtained an overall GPA of at least 3.2 or an overall GPA of 3.25 as calculated
using the most recent 30 semester hours.
c) Juniors must have completed or be enrolled in at least six semester hours of in-major courses (e.g.
ACIS 3115 and ACIS 3504). Also, juniors must have obtained an overall GPA of at least 3.2 or an
overall GPA of 3.25 as calculated using the most recent 30 semester hours.
d) Sophomores must have completed ACIS 2115 in order to apply for membership. They must also have
obtained an overall GPA of at least a 3.6 or either a 3.7 as calculated using the most recent 30 semester
hours. Membership opportunities for sophomores will be limited to highest performing members and
other factors, such as further on-campus involvement, will be evaluated in selecting those members.
Section 2. Degree seeking graduate students (e.g., MPA, MACC, MBA, MS, PhD, etc.) at institutions in
which a chapter is located shall be eligible for membership if they are majoring, concentrating, or have a
stated interest in accounting, finance, or information systems.
Section 3. Full-time members of the accounting, finance, or information systems faculty at institutions in
which a chapter is located are eligible for election as Faculty members.
Section 4. Persons exhibiting those qualities that Beta Alpha Psi fosters and who have achieved prominence
in the fields of accounting, finance, or information systems or have contributed significantly of their time and
talent to Beta Alpha Psi or its local chapters are eligible for election as honorary members.
Section 5. Local chapters may establish a local chapter pledge period and other more restrictive requirements
for membership.
2015-2015 MEMBERSHIP EXPECTATIONS & ATTENDANCE POLICY
Overall Member Requirements
1) Professional Events:
Every member is allowed to MISS 2 professional events each semester, with an acceptable excuse.
However, members must attend meetings to discuss officer nominations and elections.
2) Community Service:
Every member is required to participate in ALL service events Beta Alpha Psi commits to throughout
the semester.
3) Social Activities:
Every member will be required to attend ALL social events throughout the semester.
***Failure to meet any of these requirements will result in a period of probation for the next semester OR
removal from the Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society. The extent to which these rules will be enforced is to be
determined on a case-by-case basis by the officers of Beta Alpha Psi.
Overall Candidate Requirements
1) Professional Events:
Every candidate is required to attend ALL professional events.
2) Community Service:
Every candidate is required to participate in ALL service events Beta Alpha Psi commits to
throughout the semester
3) Social Activities:
Every candidate will be required to attend ALL social events throughout the semester.
***A candidate that fails to meet any of these requirements will not be initiated at the end of his/her pledging
semester. A candidate may be granted a second opportunity in the succeeding semester to meet the
requirements OR the invitation to candidate for Beta Alpha Psi may be terminated. The extent to which these
rules will be enforced is to be determined on a case-by-case basis by the officers of Beta Alpha Psi.
Inactivity:
Each semester a letter will be sent to every firm that the Gamma Lambda chapter is affiliated with listing that
semester’s candidates, active members, and inactive members. If a member must go inactive due to a class
conflict, that member will remain on the active list of members as long as he or she participates in that
semester’s service activities. This letter is something that the firms want to receive as to know who is honoring
their commitment to Beta Alpha Psi and proving themselves as quality, young professionals. The officers and
faculty advisors of Beta Alpha Psi will handle all other inactivity issues on a case-by-case basis.
Overall Expectation:
We strongly encourage participation within the meetings, if not, these firms are less likely to come back and
share their knowledge with our organization. Remember these firms are here for you, so take advantage of the
rare opportunity presented to you through this organization. A lot of you will be working for these companies
in the future, so present yourself accordingly, and approach every situation as if it is an interview. You can
only make a first impression once! With that in mind, let’s have a good year!