Student Reps are here to support you and represent your academic interests!
Every year, students volunteer to become Student Reps to help make your academic experience the best it can be. They listen to feedback from classmates about anything related to your course – what’s working well and what could be better. Then, they share this feedback with staff in the Students’ Union and the University, helping to make positive changes happen. They also support School & Student Community Organisers (SCOs) in making students’ experience at Herts the best that it can be!
Want to be a Student Rep?
If you're looking to become a Student Rep for your course, the best thing to do is to contact your Programme Leader(s) or Year Tutor(s) as they will be able to tell you how the election process will be taking place.
If you have any questions about becoming a Rep, please do get in touch with us at reps@hertssu.com, as we are more than happy to help!
If you're successful in becoming a Student Rep, you'll be invited to attend our Student Rep training. Please scroll down this page to view all of the available Student Rep Training Sessions.
You can view the Student Rep Job Description for the 2026–27 academic year here.
All Student Reps are required to follow the Student Rep Code of Conduct, which can be found here.
Being a Student Rep comes with a bunch of perks, including...
Building skills for leadership
- Opportunity to develop valuable skills like communication, teamwork and leadership
- Make a positive impact on your course and peers
- Enhance your CV
- Network with other students and staff within the University
- Be qualified to run for an Elected Officer position
- Invited to attend Student Council meetings
- Participate in the Student Rep Accreditation Scheme to win rewards
More benefits!
- Student Leader Socials
- Freebies upon completion of Student Rep Training
- A chance to win Student Rep of the Month and Student Rep of the Year at the Students' Union Awards
- School-based recognition and awards
- Recognition towards the Herts Excellence Award (if you achieve the Gold Award)
Student Rep Recognition
The Student Rep Accreditation Scheme rewards Student Reps for their hard work!
The Student Rep Accreditation Scheme provides a guide for the kind of activities & opportunities you should be engaging with during your time as a Rep. It also gives us a nice opportunity to reward you for excelling in your role! In order to officially become a Rep, you must complete training. Once this has been met, you're encouraged to work towards the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards, where corresponding prizes will also be awarded.
Got a Rep who's absolutely smashing it?
This is your chance to give a special shoutout to a Student Rep who's gone above and beyond! Have they made an effort to drive change for the benefit of you and your coursemates? Nominate them below to be our Student Rep of the Month!
Click here to nominate
See all of our Rep Training Sessions, School Student Forums & Student Council Meetings below: