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Your questions answered

How do elections take place?

Elections take place online with voting opening on Monday, 16 March. All UCL students will vote via a secure part of our website. If you nominate yourself, you be able to share a manifesto on your candidate page for voters to read.

Will I get support during the election?

Yes. We have a team of staff ready to help you. They can talk to you about the different roles, help you reach potential voters, and just be there when you need someone.

Can I nominate myself for more than one position?

Only if they don’t sit on the same Policy Zone or both sit on Union Executive

Can I run if I'm Postgraduate?

Absolutely, we have lots of postgrads nominate themselves for election.

What happens if I win?

You’ll find out in March, and you’ll start your new role in July. We’ll give you lots of training and support and help you with any paperwork you might have to do, like applying to interrupt your studies.

Who can vote for me?

Everyone who is eligible to nominate for a position is able to vote for that position. Some positions, like Education Officer, are open to all students and therefore all students will be able to vote. On the other hand, only those who self-define as a woman, can nominate themselves for the role of Women’s Officer, therefore only those who self-define as a woman can vote for the position. Eligibility criteria is listed on the role descriptions.

What are the rules?

In order for our elections to be fair, transparent and legally compliant, there are a number of rules and regulations that must be followed. We have condensed them to be as clear and easy to understand as possible.  You can view the rules here.

Can you share the role with another person?

The Part-Time Student Officer roles are eligible for a job share. 

What are the time commitments? And will I be eligible for the role?

To see the eligibility requirements and time commitment for each role please review role descriptions below.

Will there be training and opportunities for development?

Yes, plenty. As all of our officers receive training which will cover a number of areas and skills including assertiveness, public speaking, working in a team and more. You will gain more experience just from being in the role. There will also be the opportunity to go to events and conferences relevant to your officer role as well as opportunities to work on projects that you are passionate about. 

Where will these roles be based?

The Sabbatical Officer roles will be UK based, working primarily from our offices at 25 Gordon Street in London, with some remote working.

If I'm thinking of nominating myself for a position, who can I discuss this with to get advice and guidance?

We're here to help - the first point of call will be our Elections team, you can reach them on [email protected] drop us an email and we'll get you speaking to the right people.

Can I nominate myself for a Full-time/Sabbatical Officer position if I am an international student? Won’t I need a new visa?

Yes, you can nominate yourself. You will not need a new visa to your existing visa but you may need to get an extension.  We will help you through this process and may be able to cover the associated cost. We have had a number of international sabbatical officers in the past, including students from Hong Kong, the United States of America and Jamaica. 

What do I do if I have a complaint?

If you have a complaint about a candidate, you can submit a complaint via the Elections Complaint form:
Complaint about a Club or Society candidate.
Complaint about a Sabbatical Officer, Student Officer, Student Trustee or Network Rep candidate.

Still have a question? Our Elections team is here to help, you can reach them on [email protected]