Apply to be a school representative

Here’s everything you need to know about eligibility to apply, how to apply, and the process to confirm yourself as a candidate.

Who is eligible?

You must have completed one year as a course representative at level four or above. This can have been before or including 2023/24, or you can be a current course rep who was appointed in autumn 2024.

If you are in level four, you must have passed all assessments in semester A (autumn), and be on target to complete level four in semester B (spring).

If you are in level five or higher, you must have completed level four, and have passed all assessments in semester A (autumn), and be on target to complete your current level in semester B (spring).

How to apply

You must attend a training and preparation session. Attendance is compulsory. We will teach you about the roles, the rules of the elections, how you can write a good statement/manifesto, and how to organise a campaign.

We have vacancies for the School of Arts and Creative Industries and the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience.

To apply, you must:
- attend a training session on Tuesday 08, Wednesday 09 or Thursday 10 April (details on previous page)
- complete the application form by 16:00 on Friday 11 April
- submit your statement by 16:00 on Friday 11 April (form will be supplied to those who attend training)

I NEED MORE INFORMATION

We are happy to answer any questions you might have about the nomination process, the roles, campaigning or anything else. If you've read our webpages in full but still have any questions, email su.elections@uel.ac.uk .