National Student Membership

Students taking courses in communications and Public Relations at Vancouver Island post-secondary educational institutions are eligible to become National Student Members of CPRS. Student members are automatically members of CPRS-Vancouver Island as well.

Benefits for student members

reduced rates for events and ProD workshops and webinars
student member rates for the annual national CPRS conference
annual bursary for students living on Vancouver Island
networking and volunteer opportunities
e-mailed job opportunities from CPRS-VI
access to CPRS-VI members-only website
exclusive member events
CPRS e-mail communique to national society members
CPRS-VI e-newsletter with member and industry news and opinion

Dues

Student memberships and renewals are $50 annually, effective from the date of application.

How to Apply

To apply for student membership, please follow this link. You will be hear from us as soon as your application has been approved.

FAQs

How long does it take to get a student membership?
You will hear from the CPRS national office within one to two weeks. If you submitted all the required information, you will be sent a membership card in the mail, and will also be contacted by the CPRS-VI student membership chair.

How can I access the CPRS-VI members-only webpage?
The members-only webpage requires a password for access. It contains nformation about our society such as our newsletter, links to web resources, bursary application page, the society's annual report and minutes from our monthly board meetings. A password will be e-mailed to you after your student membership is approved.
If you did not receive your password, or can't remember your password, please e-mail our membership chair.