Student Representative Application Upload

Applications must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on February 5, 2026

Contact Information

Name
<b>Name</b>
First Name
Last Name
Local Address
<b>Local Address</b>
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Country

CV/Resume

File types accepted: doc, docx, pdf, txt

Maximum file size: 104.86MB

Essays

File types accepted: doc, docx, pdf, txt

Prompts:

  • Being a Student Representative requires significant time, preparation, and engagement with complex institutional issues, many of which involve confidential information. Why would you like to be a student representative to the WashU Board of Trustees, and how would you navigate the responsibility of maintaining confidentiality while still effectively representing student interests?
  • The Student Representative is responsible for representing the broad student perspective rather than individual viewpoints. Describe your involvement in the university community as a current student and what these experiences have meant to you. How have your activities, relationships, and engagement on campus prepared you for this role?
  • The Board of Trustees provides strategic oversight of the university to ensure WashU’s resources are effectively stewarded for future generations. When you think about the future of our university, what do you believe will be its greatest strengths and opportunities?

Maximum file size: 104.86MB

Letters of Recommendation

Please list the names of two people from the WashU community who will serve as your recommenders. Your recommenders will receive an email with instructions to submit your letter of recommendation. Please note, you need to contact recommenders prior to listing them here.
Recommender # 1 Name
<b>Recommender # 1 Name</b>
First Name
Last Name
Recommender # 2 Name
<b>Recommender # 2 Name</b>
First Name
Last Name

Waiver

Selecting one of the following options will equal your signature. This application cannot be accepted by the selection committee unless one of the options is selected. Your decision will be shared with your recommenders so they understand whether you waive the opportunity to review the letters.

I understand by submitting this application the University will release my application materials, including letters of recommendation and information regarding my academic and disciplinary standing, to members of the selection committee, which may include individuals who are not employed by the University. I understand that this information will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating my application for this volunteer position.