Become an SGOC member

Join our community
SGOC brings together more than 230 students across the Assessment Year, Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programmes at the University of St.Gallen.

Throughout the year, we organise social events, professional meet-ups, conferences, workshops, company visits and many other opportunities to make the most of university life.

Our community also benefits from the support of HSG alumni from Ticino, brought together through SGOC Goliardi.

Membership applications for 2026/27 are open
As a member, you can take part in SGOC initiatives, meet other students and build new connections both within and beyond the University.

What membership includes

• More than 25 events and activities during the academic year

• Social and sporting events, plus informal opportunities to meet other students

• Conferences, workshops and meetings with companies and professionals

• Career dinners, company visits and networking opportunities

• Connections with the SGOC alumni network

• Mentoring programme for Assessment Year students

• Access to members-only initiatives and opportunities

Membership fee 2026/27
Membership starting in the autumn semester
CHF 50.00
The fee covers the full 2026/27 academic year.

Membership starting in the spring semester
CHF 30.00
The reduced fee is available to anyone joining SGOC from the spring semester and remains valid until the end of the 2026/27 academic year.
 

The membership fee can be paid by QR invoice within seven days of registering or in cash at the first SGOC event you attend.

You may register for events immediately while your payment is still pending. For events with limited capacity, however, priority is given to members who have already paid or submitted a valid payment receipt.

If you have not yet paid the fee, you may pay it in cash at the entrance to the event. If an event reaches capacity, SGOC reserves the right to cancel an unpaid booking and allocate the place to a member whose payment has been confirmed. You will be notified by email if this happens.

How to become a member

1. Create your account

Click “Become a member” and complete the form with your personal and university details.

2. Check your email
Once you have verified your email address, you will automatically receive a message summarising your request, the amount due and the instructions for your selected payment method.

3. Pay the membership fee
If you selected the QR invoice, pay within seven days of registering by scanning the QR code with your mobile banking app.

To help us match your payment, enter the following payment reference in the ‘Message’ field: SGOC membership fee 2026/27 - First name Last name.

If someone else makes the payment, such as a parent, always include the member’s first and last name.

If you selected cash payment, you may pay the fee before the start of the first SGOC event you attend.
 

4. Take part in events

Once you have completed the form, you may register for SGOC events without waiting for the payment to be processed.
 

Your membership will be confirmed as soon as we receive your payment. If the payment has not yet been recorded on the day of an event, you may be asked to show proof of payment.