Fall 2025 Recruitment

To join Beta Alpha Rho, you must go through BAR’s rush-style recruitment process. The recruitment process requires completing the online application and attending the following events: Diverse Identities BAR Panel, Speed Dating , Debates, Professional Mixer, Ted Talks (invite-only), and Interviews (invite-only).

If you are unable to attend any required event, please inform us as soon as possible. We will be offering one-on-one coffee chats to all PNMs with active members of BAR. Unless you miss an event, these are not required, but it is a great way to get to know our actives outside of the traditional rush process!

To get started, complete our application form (which you can access by clicking the button below) —which includes three short questions to help us learn more about you. We also ask that you submit a cover letter and resume so we can better understand your background and experiences. Don’t worry if you’re new to this — we host a professional development workshop during the recruitment process.

For the most immediate updates on rush, follow us on Instagram at @barumich. Direct recruitment-related questions to BAR’s Recruitment Chairs at bar.umich.recruitment@gmail.com.

INFORMATION SESSION #1

Sunday, August 31st at 6:00 pm ET
Michigan Union, Kuenzel Room
Casual Dress Recommended
Attendance Recommended (choose one session out of the two offered)

INFORMATION SESSION #2

Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:00 pm ET
Michigan Union, Kuenzel Room
Casual Dress Recommended
Attendance Recommended (choose one session out of the two offered)

DIVERSE IDENTITIES ON CAMPUS: BAR PANEL

Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:00 pm ET
Rackham Auditorium, Assembly Hall (Fourth floor)
Casual Dress Recommended
Attendance Required

SPEED DATING

Thursday, September 4th at 7:00 pm ET
Rackham Auditorium, Assembly Hall (Fourth floor)
Casual Dress Recommended
Attendance Required

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Friday, September 5th at 5:00 pm ET
Virtual (Zoom)
Casual Dress Recommended
Attendance Optional

PROFESSIONAL MIXER

Monday, September 8th at 7:00 pm ET
Rackham Auditorium, Assembly Hall (Fourth floor)
Business Professional Dress Recommended
Attendance Required

DEBATES

Tuesday, September 9th at 7:00 pm ET
Rackham Auditorium, Assembly Hall (Fourth floor)
Business Casual Dress Recommended
Attendance Required

TED TALKS

Monday, September 15th at 6:30 pm ET
Central Campus Classroom Building
Casual Dress Recommended
Invitation Only

INTERVIEWS

Tuesday, September 16th at 4:00 - 9:00 pm ET
Wednesday, September 17th at 5:00 - 9:00 pm ET
Michigan Union
Business Professional Dress Recommended
Invitation Only