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SU Memberships for recent grads, only £20!

Associate memberships give you access to most UCASU services and activities even after you’ve graduated. Whether you want to join clubs and societies, an associate membership allows you to do that.

Associate Memberships are available for just £20 per year.

What does it mean to be an Associate Member?

Memebership to the Students' Union changes depending on your enrolment status or relationship with us. More information is available about membership to the SU, but the easiest way to understand it is to read to compare the different types.

Membership	Who is this?	What can they do?	What can’t they do?
Ordinary	All the current registered students at University for the Creative Arts, provided they haven’t opted-out of membership.	Access to all the Students’ Union services such as sports clubs, societies, volunteering and ability to stand and vote during student elections.	N/A
Associate Members	These are non-student members of the UCA community that pay a subscription which allows them to access things in the Students’ Union.	Access to all the Students’ Union services, except the advice service and Glasshouse entry (unless signed in by a current UCA student).	Stand and vote in any student election or referendum.
Honorary members	A person who is given an honorary membership due to their service towards the Students’ Union. A majority vote at Union Council is needed before the membership is granted.	Access to all the Students’ Union services, except the advice service and Glasshouse entry (unless signed in by a current UCA student).	Stand and vote in any student election or referendum.
UCA students who have opted out of membership.	Currently-enrolled students at UCA who have opted-out of students’ union membership.	Access to all the Students’ Union services.	Stand and vote in any student election or referendum.

What happens when I sign up?

We'll receive your application and process it by checking you have previously been a student at UCA or are a current member of UCA staff. Once complete, we will create a website login for you and contact you with guidance on joining groups or attending events.

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