LUSA is the Lincoln University Students’ Association, which represents the common and collective concerns of students at Lincoln University. The Association has been around since 1919 and currently has around 3,000 members. Every student is automatically a member of LUSA and as a member, students contribute a levy every year which is used to provide services such as advocacy and representation, activities and events, and clubs and societies.

The Organisation is made up of an elected Student Executive and experienced staff that provide a number of services.Why have a Students’ Association? Student Associations give students power as they are run by students for students!! Student Associations provide an independent student voice to fight for the rights of students and is the best way of providing certain goods and services for students. LUSA has representation on many committees including the University Council, Academic Board, and the Marketing and Planning Committee and is able to represent the views and concerns of students on these committees.

LUSA is committed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and recognises Te Awhioraki as the parallel, autonomous Maori Students’ Association, which represents Maori students at Lincoln University. There is a Memorandum of Understanding between LUSA and Te Awhioraki.

Read the constitution here