Apply to be a student officer

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

Who can apply?

The eligibility requirements to apply to become a student officer have changed this year.

Undergraduates
You must be studying at level five or six to be eligible to apply.

If you are in level five, you must have completed level four, and have passed all level five assessments in semester A, and be on target to complete level five by at the end of semester B.

If you are in level six, you must have fully completed level five, and have passed all level six assessments in semester A, and be on target to complete level six in semester B.

Students currently in level three or level four students are not eligible now, but will become eligible in future years.

Students in level seven of an integrated masters course are treated as being in level six.

Postgraduates
You are eligible to apply if either:
- You are on target to complete either the taught or placement part of your course at the end of semester B;
or
- You have already passed two 30-credit modules, and have no outstanding (failed/repeat) modules, and are on target to pass two more 30-credit modules in semester B.

Non-standard calendars
For students on courses with non-standard calendars (e.g. nursing, teaching), the closest equivalent term dates and requirements will apply. Ask us if you're unsure (su.elections@uel.ac.uk)

How to apply

We have introduced an expanded training and preparation programme to support potential candidates. To become a candidate, you must attend the three sessions and deliver a presentation at the end.

The programme is designed to ensure you’re completely clear on what you’re applying for, what work being a student officer involves, and what’s involved in the election process. This is so you can be confident that you’ll be a good fit. The programme will end with potential candidates delivering a short presentation to an independent external panel.

Session 1: Wednesday 20 March, 14:00-15:00, WB.3.01, Docklands
Session 1 (repeat): Tuesday 09 April, 16:00-17:00, WB.3.02, Docklands
Session 2: Wednesday 10 April, 13:30-14:30, Students' Union, Arthur Edwards building, Stratford
Session 3: Wednesday 10 April, 14:40-17:30, Students' Union, Arthur Edwards building, Stratford (including presentation and photograph)

We appreciate that the session on Wednesday 20 March is very soon so, if you are unable to attend that session due to, for example, caring responsibilities or timetable clashes that cannot be changed, email us to explain your situation (su.elections@uel.ac.uk) and we'll make alternative arrangements.

To join the programme, complete the application form.