Individual (Voting) Membership is open to full or part-time ombuds practitioners working in Canadian post-secondary educational institutions. 

Individual members may: 

• attend and vote at the ACCUO Annual General Meeting; 

• stand for election and serve on the Executive Committee; 

• participate on committees; 

• participate on the ACCUO listserv; and

• attend ACCUO conferences and ACCUO sponsored events.

Institutional Membership is open to offices with three or more employees that provide Ombudsperson services within Canadian post-secondary educational institutions.

This membership carries the same benefits and rights as Individual (Voting) members, but is limited to one vote.

Associate Membership is open to: 
 

• Individuals affiliated with organizations other than Canadian post-secondary educational institutions, or employees within educational institutions who do not meet the ACCUO definition of Ombudsperson (see Constitution); or

• Individuals not currently practicing as ombuds (e.g., retired ombuds, students, researchers, or those aspiring to enter the profession).
   

Associate members are non-voting members who may: 

• attend the ACCUO Annual General Meeting (AGM); 

• participate in volunteer opportunities of the committees; 

• participate on the associate member listserv; and

• attend ACCUO conferences / relevant ACCUO events.

Members are required to pay an annual fee. 2025/26 Membership Fees are as follows (in CDN dollars):

Individual Annual Fee: $100.00
Associate Annual Fee: $50.00
Institutional Annual Fee: $250.00 (3 or more members of an Ombuds Office)

​

To make payment:

​

• Individual & Institutional Members: Complete the membership form and send an e-transfer to: info@accuo.ca
  ​

• Associate Members: Complete the membership form and wait for an invoice before making your payment.

If you have questions about renewal or new memberships, please contact: info@accuo.ca