Criteria for Student Membership:

Full time occupational therapy students of schools accredited by WFOT, at undergraduate level

Upon graduation from a Diploma or Bachelor OT program, whichever is earlier, the graduate is no longer eligible for student membership. The graduate can then sign up as an ordinary member if the criteria are fulfilled.

A new graduate, when applying for ordinary membership, is considered a renewing member if he/she was a student member immediately before graduation and if he/she signs up within 3 months of graduation.

Student Membership Fee Per Annum:

$14 per annum. The fee will be adjusted to $20 per annum effective 1 June 2006.

A 3 or 4-year student membership package is also available to the 1 st year students who opt to sign up for the whole duration of their 3 or 4-year course at the beginning of the course at a rate of $50 or $70 respectively.

Student Membership Period:

Membership period for student members follows the academic year.

Student Membership Privileges:  

• Eligibility to vote for SAOT student executive committee members;
• Information through electronic means and Communique;
• Subsidized rates for courses and events organized / supported by SAOT;
• Publication in SAOT website, subject to the council's approval.