Winter 2026 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 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.

Please complete and submit this application prior to 11:59pm on Tuesday, January 20th. Email bar.umich.recruitment@gmail.com with any questions.

Click to Access the Winter 2026 Application
Click to Join the Rush Interest List

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, January 11th 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, January 13th at 6:00 pm ET
Michigan League, Henderson Room
Casual Dress Recommended
Attendance Recommended (choose one session out of the two offered)

DIVERSE IDENTITIES ON CAMPUS: BAR PANEL

Wednesday, January 14th at 7:00 pm ET
Michigan Union, Kuenzel Room
Casual Dress Recommended
Attendance Required

SPEED DATING

Thursday, January 15th at 7:00 pm ET
Mason Hall, Third Floor
Casual Dress Recommended
Attendance Required

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Friday, January 16th at 5:00 pm ET
Virtual (Zoom)
Casual Dress Recommended
Attendance Optional

PROFESSIONAL MIXER

Tuesday, January 20th at 7:00 pm ET
Michigan League, Koessler Room
Business Professional Dress Recommended
Attendance Required

DEBATES

Wednesday, January 21th at 7:00 pm ET
Michigan League, Hussey Room
Business Casual Dress Recommended
Attendance Required

TED TALKS

Monday, January 26th at 7:00 pm ET
Central Campus Classroom Building
Casual Dress Recommended
Invitation Only

INTERVIEWS

Tuesday, January 27th at 5:00 - 9:00 pm ET
Michigan Union
Business Professional Dress Recommended
Invitation Only