Effective January 30, 2026, non-member student associations wishing to attend conferences hosted by the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) must apply for and obtain formal Observer Status in accordance with CASA policy.
Application Process
To apply, student associations must submit an application form to CASA’s Board of Directors at:
Application Process
To apply, student associations must submit an application form to CASA’s Board of Directors at:
Approval & Duration
Upon approval by the Board of Directors, Observer Status is granted for a period of two (2) years.
The two-year observer term provides associations with the opportunity to attend CASA’s 4 annual conference to experience CASA’s national advocacy work firsthand and assess whether membership aligns with their governance structure and advocacy needs.
Observers are required to pay a $750 fee per delegate, per conference.
Observers are able to apply for Membership at any point during their Observeship term in accordance to CASA’s By-Laws and Operating Procedures.
Re-Application Policy
At the conclusion of the two-year observer term, associations that choose not to pursue membership must wait three (3) years before re-applying for Observer Status. During the 3 years, associations can apply to become Member of the Corporation.