Welcome Social Work Students!

Congratulations on choosing a career in social work.
We hope you’ll consider joining the OASW community, and we look forward to being a part of your journey in the field!

As the voice of the social work profession in Ontario, OASW is here to support, advocate for and connect you through every stage of your education and career. From finding community and building your network, to accessing leadership opportunities and career support, a student membership with OASW comes with some great perks:

Advance Your Learning 

Access free and low-cost professional development opportunities from subject matter experts on core and emerging topics tailored to the social work profession through the OASW Learning Centre.

Find Your Community

Build your network and find your community by connecting with social work colleagues in your area through our member-led Local Engagement Networks. 

Shape Advocacy on Issues That Matter

OASW engages regularly with its members to help inform and drive our engagement and advocacy with government and other stakeholders on issues that matter to our profession.

Access Cost Savings

Members save hundreds of dollars with free access to a number of social work research journals, and exclusive discounts on professional liability insurance, Perkopolis, GoodLife, Budget Rent-a-Car, Telus, Dell and more!

Cost-Conscious Membership Plans

Students completing a BSW, MSW or PhD in social work can join at a low cost of $109 per year. Once you graduate, you’ll benefit from continued reduced membership fees as a New Professional for your first two years after graduation.



Limited-Time Offer!

Join by October 31 and save 50% on your first year of membership!

Use code STUDENT2024 to access this deal when you join.

*Valid until October 31, 2024. Only applications completed during the offer time period, including payment, will be eligible. Only new members are eligible. Offer cannot be applied to renewal fees. Applications are subject to review by OASW staff. 


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See what fellow social work students had to say about why they joined the OASW community:

“As a social work student, I’m passionate about social justice issues. It seemed like a natural progression to join an association that shared this passion for advocating for social justice issues, specifically concerning social workers in Ontario.” 
Tina, BSW Student, Carleton University

“It’s important to me to connect with social workers across Ontario to expand my skills and network. OASW has provided opportunities to not only present my research, but engage with other social workers and researchers to address issues focusing on the key aspect of social work, social justice.”
Natalie, PhD Student, University of Windsor