Chapter 01 · Identity & History

One hundred years of quiet excellence at Berkeley.

Beta Alpha Psi was founded in 1919 to recognize scholastic and professional excellence in business. We've been at Cal since 1925.

Brothers throwing BAΨ sashes at Doe Library
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Encourage and recognize scholastic and professional excellence in business.

We promote the study and practice of investment banking, consulting, private equity, technology, and accounting. We provide opportunities for self-development and association among members. We encourage a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility.

The Lambda Chapter appreciates a broader academic diversity than most pre-professional organizations. Our brothers' majors range from Business Administration to Biology, from Computer Science to Media Studies. That breadth is not an accident; it is the source of our edge.

Our brothers excel in investment banking, consulting, marketing, and accounting — but they also find success in industries far beyond the Haas community. The expectation is rigor. The expectation is craft.

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A chapter timeline.

1919
Founded Beta Alpha Psi is established at the University of Illinois to recognize excellence in fields of business.
1925
Lambda Chapter at Cal Berkeley becomes the 12th chapter — and the first west of the Rockies.
1968
Expansion of scope The fraternity formally broadens beyond accounting to include finance, consulting, and information systems.
1994
International recognition Lambda earns Superior Chapter status — a designation it will hold in 22 of the next 30 years.
2014
Coffee Chats The chapter formalizes its mentorship pipeline. A tradition begins.
2025
Centennial One hundred years of brothers, mentors, and quiet excellence at Berkeley.
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A note from the President & Professional Director, Fall 2026.

If you find yourself reading this, you are most likely an eager student curious about a premier business organization at Berkeley. Beta Alpha Psi has dedicated the past century to the professional and academic development of its members — but above that, it instills friendships that stand the test of time.

Our own experience at Cal has been defined by the relationships we've built with the brothers of BAΨ, and we can say with confidence that these bonds will last a lifetime.

If you're looking for an organization geared toward effective professional development, built on foundations of brotherhood and acceptance — BAΨ is the perfect place to learn, grow, and thrive.

Nicholas Spano
Nicholas Spano
President · Fall 2026
Grace Chen
Grace Chen
Professional Director · Fall 2026