Beta Alpha Psi
Theta Lambda Chapter
of the University of Central Arkansas

Membership in Beta Alpha Psi
Pledging

Who can pledge?
To become a member of Beta Alpha Psi, you must first pledge and then be initiated.

  • Undergrauate Accounting Majors who meet the following requirements:
    • Completed 30 undergraduate hours
    • GPA of at least 3.0 overall
    • GPA of at least 3.0 on all accounting courses taken

  • Master's Students with an Accounting Concentration who meet the following requirements:
    • Graduate GPA of 3.0 on any completed graduate courses
    • Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 overall or 3.0 on last 30 hours
    • GPA of at least 3.0 on all accounting courses taken

Responsibilities of Pledges?

  • Complete an application for pledge membership (both sides).
  • Pledges pay dues of $20 each semester
  • Pledges attend meetings and participate in service activities and must earn 32 hours in an academic year (16 in a single semester); see membership requirements for more detail.
When do pledges become full members?
A pledge will be initiated if the following requirements are met:
  • Overall GPA for current degree is at least 3.0
  • Completed at least one upper-division accounting course
  • GPA is at least 3.0 on all accounting courses
  • Earned 32 hours per membership requirements during initiation semester
  • Pay a $55 national initiation fee


The University of Central Arkansas • Department of Accounting • 201 Donaghey • BBA 309 • Conway AR 72035
Dr. Stephanie F. Watson • Advisor • 501-450-5317 • swatson@uca.edu
Dr. Patricia H. Mounce • Advisor • 501-450-5333 • pmounce@uca.edu