Auckland Student Movement at AUT (AuSM) exists to provide a support network for its members, to be their voice at all levels and provide services to improve the quality of student life at the Auckland University of Technology. (AuSM Mission Statement)

AuSM is an incorporated society and is a not-for-profit organisation. Membership is restricted to students of AUT University.

As a student at AUT you have paid a fee to be a member of AuSM. Run by students, for students, we are here to represent you and serve you through a range of services developed to improve your time at AUT.

Our services include a student bar, student magazine, advocacy and legal information, social events, lodge, discounted bus and train tickets and much more.

Find out what we can do for you and how you can get the most out of AuSM here

A students’ association is only as strong as its members, and students are the real power behind AuSM. It is only through you that AuSM is able to operate efficiently and carry out its functions. So keep in touch and get involved.

Hardship and conscientious objection

Pursuant to s229A of the Education Act 1989 any student who wishes to apply for an exemption on grounds of conscientious objection or hardship may make such application in the prescribed form to the AuSM Executive Council.

In the event that an exemption based on conscientious objection is granted the membership fee shall be payable to a charity of the Executive Council’s choice and the student shall cease to be a member of AuSM.  In the event that an exemption based on hardship is granted the membership fee shall be refunded but the student shall continue to be a member of AuSM.

Download an application form.