Who we are

Victoria University’s been around since 1897. A mere two years after the uni opened, in 1899, our founders opened our doors. We were set up by students, ‘cause students know students best, and we’ve been going strong for 125 years since.

Our founders knew that only an association independent from the uni could ensure that they were delivering the quality of education, experience, community, and facilities that students need. 

 

We're one of the oldest and largest student associations in New Zealand with the ideology of students helping students remaining as the core value. 

Find out more about how VUWSA began here.

We've helped to improve thousands of students' experiences while at Te Herenga Waka; from event management, advocacy, representation or even campaigns at Parliament. We’re here for you.

If you are enrolled, you are a member!

As a member, you have the ultimate governing role over VUWSA – it is students who have the power to say what we should be doing and in what direction we should be going. You're an integral part of this Association – so get involved.

New students are elected every year. You're free to contact our Executive about anything to do with the University, VUWSA, or students in Wellington generally.

Check out Our Executive page to learn more.

VUWSA 101

New students are elected every year. You're free to contact our Executive about anything to do with the University, VUWSA, or students in Wellington generally.

Here is the 2020 Executives breaking down all you need to know about VUWSA 101 in this 3 part video series.

 
 

First up in VUWSA 101, we meet the Executive and some of the staff here at VUWSA

Our second episode of VUWSA 101 breaks down what VUWSA can do for you as your students' association

Want to get involved with VUWSA but don't know how?