Rush FAQs

 What is the proper attire for rush?

Meet the Chapter: Business Casual
Mixer: Campus Casual
Personal/Group Interviews: Business Professional
Professional Forum: Business Professional

Campus casual refers to everyday clothing. Business casual typically consists of slacks in a dark color and a nice sweater or dress shirt. Ties are not required. Closed toe shoes are preferred, but nice sandals are suitable for women. Professional dress includes a dark suit, a dress shirt or sweater, and a tie for men.

Why is Beta Alpha Psi unique?

While all three of the business fraternities have similar goals for their members, there are many distinguishing factors that set us apart. Beta Alpha Psi encourages the pursuit of a diverse set of majors, and still maintains a strong track record of Haas acceptances with a 97% historical acceptance rate.

This leads our members to pursue a wide range of careers from the ABC’s (accounting, banking, and consulting) to entrepreneurship, engineering at top tech companies, and many more. We distinguish ourselves through intensity and excellence.

We do not try and funnel our members into one or a certain set of careers. One of the main goals of our pledging process is to help the pledges find their passion and then move forward to making that goal a reality.

What does the rushing process entail?

Rushees should try to attend as many rush events as possible including Meet the Chapter, Mixer, and both the personal and group interviews, to discover more about our Lambda Chapter while allowing us to discover more about each rushee.

Are all rush events mandatory?

Although not all of the rush events are mandatory, it is highly suggested that rushees attend as many as possible. These are the few opportunities to meet the members and make you stand out and make sure that we are the right fit for you. On the other side, we, as brothers of Beta Alpha Psi, want to make sure that you are a good fit for our brotherhood, so it is essential that you try your best to make it to each event.

What are the qualifications to become a pledge?

We are open to ALL MAJORS
We adhere to a strict 3.3 GPA requirement

I am a first semester freshmen, can I pledge Beta Alpha Psi?

Yes. We believe that we are able to distinguish exceptional candidates regardless of their amount of college and professional experience. Many of our most accomplished brothers pledged Beta Alpha Psi the fall semester of their freshman year, and have been offered opportunities usually given to older candidates. Beta Alpha Psi gives you all the resources to hit the ground running and really distinguish yourself amongst your peers at Berkeley.

How large is Beta Alpha Psi?

The Lambda Chapter at UC Berkeley maintains an exclusive membership of about 40-55 members each year. Internationally, Beta Alpha Psi has over 300,000 active members.

Why are alumni connections so important?

Beta Alpha Psi would not uphold the business leverage, strength, and reputation it wields today without the continued support of our alumni. These individuals represent the top firms in every single field including banking, consulting, accounting, and beyond. Our alumni frequently participate in both on-campus and off-campus activities to further our business education and knowledge while providing unique, exclusive career opportunities for our brothers, thus vitally improving our organization.

Direct any other questions to rush.berkeleybap@gmail.com