Academic OA Member Sign Up

Nancy Ramirez

Created Jun 24, 2022

Academic OA Member Sign Up

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30 Steps
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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.

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Click on Click here link to begin the sign up process

Click on Click here link to begin the sign up process
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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.

Click on Create Now
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Enter the demographic information marked with an asterisk

Enter the demographic information marked with an asterisk
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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.

In the email field, enter only the email address issued by your academic organization.
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Select a password

Pass word must be a combination of 8 or more upper and lowercase letters, numbers or special characters.

Select a password
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Click on Create Now to continue the sign up process

Click on Create Now to continue the sign up process
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On the HIMSS Profile page, enter all demographic information

On the HIMSS Profile page, enter all demographic information
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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.

In the Job Title field, select "Student" from the drop down menu
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In the Company field, type in your Academic Organization's name

In the Company field, type in your Academic Organization's name
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Complete the Demographics section as indicated below

Complete the Demographics section as indicated below
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For Job Category, select Other Allied to the Field. For Professional Role, select Student from the drop down menu

For Job Category, select Other Allied to the Field. For Professional Role, select Student from the drop down menu
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In the Work Site field, select Academic Education Institution from the drop down menu

In the  Work Site field, select Academic Education Institution from the drop down menu
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Click on Submit to complete this section of the registration process

Click on Submit to complete this section of the registration process
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Under the Student Organizational Affiliate section, click Join to continue the registration process

Under the Student Organizational Affiliate section, click Join to continue the registration process
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Membership Profile Page

This page allows you to personalize your membership by editing your address, contact info and salutations.

Membership Profile Page
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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.

Address Info: This information is required. Click on the edit link to add an address
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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.

Address Option 2: Using your Organization's address
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Contact information may be updated in the Contact Info section by clicking the Edit button

Contact information may be updated in the Contact Info section by clicking the Edit button
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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

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
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Salutation Info

This section allow you to add nicknames, add additional last names and list all relevant credentials earned.

Salutation Info
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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.

Audience Generation
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Student Eligibility

Enter all required information.

Student Eligibility
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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.

Proof of Student Status: Upload Documents
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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.

HIMSS Chapter Membership: Select the chapter of your choice
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Order Summary

This page confirms your membership sign up process has been successful. Congratulations on your new HIMSS Student membership!

Order Summary
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OPTIONAL STEP: Join Professional Communities

View a listing of the communities available through HIMSS by clicking on the Join button.

OPTIONAL STEP: Join Professional Communities
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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.

All communities listed are free to join.
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OPTIONAL STEP: Manage Email, Newsletter Preferences

OPTIONAL STEP: Manage Email, Newsletter Preferences
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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.

OPTIONAL STEP: Manage HIMSS Subscriptions
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