Your AOTA Membership
You are the future of occupational therapy. Protecting the profession, sharing your expertise, and sustaining your practice begins with AOTA membership. AOTA is your professional partner throughout your studies and career.
Student resources
There are a host of resources out there, but what makes ours the best? Evidence-based practice guidance, advocacy on your behalf, and contributions that members like YOU make to the community are what enable AOTA to support students in key ways.
Student Groups
AOTA recognizes that each Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) is unique to each institution and, thus, does not manage individual requirements to recognize SOTAs.
We do offer tools and resources to help you connect with other advisors, share best practices, and learn more about the student opportunities available today.
SOTA Advisors, please introduce yourself via our SOTA advisor form! Soon after you complete the form, a member of our Membership Team staff will contact you with additional resources to support your advising.
Student Membership Options
Students get access to benefits of the Plus+ package, including member savings of 30% on AOTA's NBCOT® Exam Prep—the most comprehensive and effective prep program on the market. Learn more about AOTA's flexible membership packages.
* Some schools cover student membership or may require AOTA membership be paid via their enrollment process. Please check with your school's program director for more information.
Get to know the ASD and ASDSC
The Assembly of Student Delegates (ASD) is a leadership opportunity for students at their individual schools. The Assembly of Student Delegates Steering Committee (ASDSC) provides direction for their AOTA-related initiatives.
I love occupational therapy because I’m able to work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds to achieve meaningful goals through a client-centered, holistic approach.