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Associate Memberships
The activities and opportunities we provide at UEA Students’ Union are predominantly for current students studying at the University of East Anglia. However, we recognise that there are individuals that are not current UEA students that may want to become an associate member of UEA Students' Union so they can participate in a selection of our activities.
To apply for an associate membership, an individual must complete one of the associate membership application forms.
An associate membership is there so individuals that are not a current student at UEA can pay to become a member of uea(su).
As an associate member, you gain access to join uea(su) clubs and societies.
Becoming an associate membership does not allow you the right to:
- vote in any election held by uea(su) or a uea(su) student group,
- hold an officer or representative role at uea(su),
- hold a committee position in a uea(su) student group, and
- you will not be able to participate in BUCS competitions
An associate membership to the Students' Union is only valid for one academic year and expires on the 31st July each year, regardless of when the membership was acquired. This is to keep membership length in line with that of standard UEA student membership.
This means that associate members must renew their membership to the SU and to clubs and societies annually.
To apply for an associate membership, an individual must complete one of the associate membership application forms.
Only forms completed by UEA Alumni, UEA Members of Staff, students at other UK-based higher education institutions, current students studying at Norwich University of the Arts will be accepted. Incomplete application forms will not be accepted.
Applications for an Associate Membership will be considered on a case by case basis following the submission of the associate membership application form.
A member of staff from UEA Students’ Union will be in contact with prospective associate members following their application with the outcome of their application and further instructions.
If you do not fall into any of the above options, unfortunately we will not be able to progress your application. If you have a query, please contact us.
Only forms completed by UEA Alumni, UEA Members of Staff, students at other UK-based higher education institutions, current students studying at Norwich University of the Arts will be accepted. Incomplete application forms will not be accepted.
Applications for an Associate Membership will be considered on a case by case basis following the submission of the associate membership application form.
A member of staff from UEA Students’ Union will be in contact with prospective associate members following their application with the outcome of their application and further instructions.
If you do not fall into any of the above options, unfortunately we will not be able to progress your application. If you have a query, please contact us.
UEA Sport+ Membership
If you’re looking to join a sports club, you’ll need to buy uea sport+ membership (previously called SAM) before you can sign up to your preferred sport. The full cost of uea sport+ membership is £55 per year, which contributes to the cost of sports clubs.
If you are only here for one semester or wanting to take part in a club for only one semester then you can arrange to buy a half uea sport+ membership.
Your uea sport+ membership fee covers things like:
- coaching and training courses
- travel to competitions and trips
- competition entry fee
- accommodation
- affiliation fees
- first aid
- referee and umpire cost
- external facility and storage
- kit
- insurance
- equipment purchase and maintenance
- other costs associated with the activities sports clubs put on
You only need to buy your uea sport+ membership fee once per academic year, no matter how many clubs you join. This will be logged on your student account and you should keep your email receipt saved for inspection. Club Committee members still need to pay for both their uea sport+ membership and their club membership.
PLEASE NOTE: uea sport+ membership becomes non-refundable two weeks after you have purchased it, so if you change your mind about joining a club please let us know as soon as possible. Refund terms are below:
- If a refund request is made within 14 days of purchasing the membership and proof of purchase can be provided, the refund can be paid in full. You must email union.opportunities@uea.ac.uk directly to arrange a refund.
- Refunds will be given to students, if they join a single club and they cease to exist.
- Refunds to club subs can be given upon request, but Sports Association Membership is non-refundable after a 14 day period.
- Refunds are not available for any associate members.
- Refunds outside of the 14 day window will be subject to approval by uea+sport staff on a case by case basis and will only be given on an extraordinary basis (please email studentsport@uea.ac.uk).
If bought, this product is valid until 31st July 2025.
Purchase a UEA+ Sport Half Year Membership
Half Year uea sport+ membership is available for all UEA students from semester two onwards. Only the following individuals are eligible to buy a Half Year uea sport+ membership in semester one:
- You are a UEA student doing a semester abroad in term 2 who wishes to buy a half uea sport+ membership for the first semester
- You are a UEA student doing a semester abroad in term 1 who wishes to buy a half uea sport+ membership for the second semester
- You are an international student studying at UEA only in the first semester
- You are an international student studying at UEA only in the second semester
From January 2025 onwards, any student can buy the half year uea sport+ membership.
If bought, this product is valid until 31st July 2024.