Academic OA Member Sign Up
Himss
1. Go to the Academic OA SignUp Page
https://marketplace.himss.org/membership/oa-sign-up
Only use the link in these instructions. Using any other link or website will incur fees upon completing the sign up process.
NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT PROOF OF STUDENT STATUS. CLASS SCHEDULE COPY, RECENT REPORT CARD OR ENROLLMENT LETTERS ARE VIABLE DOCUMENTS THAT CAN BE UPLOADED TO PROVE STUDENT STATUS.
2. Click on Click here link to begin the sign up process
3. Click on Create Now
Only click on the Create Now button if you do not have an existing HIMSS account. If you have an existing HIMSS account, please contact OA@himss.org for further assistance.
4. Enter the demographic information marked with an asterisk
5. In the email field, enter only the email address issued by your academic organization.
Personal email addresses [gmail, yahoo, etc] will not be recognized by the system and will result in errors.
6. Select a password
Pass word must be a combination of 8 or more upper and lowercase letters, numbers or special characters.
7. Click on Create Now to continue the sign up process
8. On the HIMSS Profile page, enter all demographic information
9. In the Job Title field, select "Student" from the drop down menu
ONLY select STUDENT to allow the system to move you through the sign up process.
10. In the Company field, type in your Academic Organization's name
11. Complete the Demographics section as indicated below
12. For Job Category, select Other Allied to the Field. For Professional Role, select Student from the drop down menu
13. In the Work Site field, select Academic Education Institution from the drop down menu
14. Click on Submit to complete this section of the registration process
15. Under the Student Organizational Affiliate section, click Join to continue the registration process
16. Membership Profile Page
This page allows you to personalize your membership by editing your address, contact info and salutations.
17. Address Info: This information is required. Click on the edit link to add an address
An address is required to be on file. You may enter your preferred mailing address. Click Save to save all changes made to your address.
18. Address Option 2: Using your Organization's address
If you do not wish to use your own mailing address, select your organization's address by clicking the "Use Organization Address" link.
19. Contact information may be updated in the Contact Info section by clicking the Edit button
20. In the pop up, you may add your phone number and social media handles, and also opt into being included in the HIMSS Web/Mobile directory
21. Salutation Info
This section allow you to add nicknames, add additional last names and list all relevant credentials earned.
22. Audience Generation
This section is voluntary and can be skipped by clicking the Next button located on the bottom right hand side of the screen.
23. Student Eligibility
Enter all required information.
24. Proof of Student Status: Upload Documents
Proof of student status can include the following documents: copy of current class schedule, enrollment letter, or current copy of report card.
Complete the section by checking the box that confirms student status and the box below where you agree to the membership terms and conditions.
25. HIMSS Chapter Membership: Select the chapter of your choice
One complimentary HIMSS Chapter membership is included as part of your Academic OA membership. Click on the Submit button to finalize your selection.
26. Order Summary
This page confirms your membership sign up process has been successful. Congratulations on your new HIMSS Student membership!
27. OPTIONAL STEP: Join Professional Communities
View a listing of the communities available through HIMSS by clicking on the Join button.
28. All communities listed are free to join.
To join a committee: From the list, select the community you'd like to join and click the Save button to save your selection.
Some committees may have additional membership requirements, please contact the community manager for further details.
29. OPTIONAL STEP: Manage Email, Newsletter Preferences
30. OPTIONAL STEP: Manage HIMSS Subscriptions
In this section you can control your subscriptions to HIMSS newsletters and product offerings. You can set all subscription information to go to a separate email address by entering the email address in the Email Address field. To confirm all your selections and save your changes, click the Submit button on the bottom left side of the page.
