Prospective Members
Membership Requirements and Invitation
Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest scholastic recognition a student can receive in an undergraduate or master's program in business or management.
Eligibility Requirements*
Sophomores, juniors, seniors, and post-baccalaureate students:
- Completed 42 hours toward your degree
- Completed 15 hours at Texas State University
- Completed 12 hours in the McCoy College of Business
- Rank in the top 10% of your class based on Texas State GPA
Graduate students:
- Completed 40% of graduate coursework required for the program in which you are enrolled
- Rank in the top 20% of your program based on Texas State GPA
*All requirements under each section must be met to earn an invitation and are calculated as of the end of the previous semester
Tapping Ceremony Invitation
The Beta Gamma Sigma tapping ceremony is held each Spring and Fall semester. In full academic regalia, faculty members visit classrooms and publicly invite eligible students to join Beta Gamma Sigma. These notable students are recognized by both their peers and professors as they are handed a formal packet describing the benefits and privileges of being a Beta Gamma Sigma member. This unique invitation to membership generates awareness about Beta Gamma Sigma within the student body at large.
Financial Assistance for Invited Students
Financial assistance is available on a first come, first served basis for a limited number of students that are invited but cannot afford the membership fee at this time. To apply for assistance, please fill out this form.
In the spirit of lending a helping hand, we encourage students that receive this benefit to pay it forward through a contribution to Beta Gamma Sigma after they are established in their career to help future members in a similar situation.
Beta Gamma Sigma Membership Benefits
Visit the Connect BGS website to learn about the benefits of BGS membership.