Leeds Arts Union offers the Clubs and Societies Participants Programme to welcome Leeds Arts University alumni and fellow students from other Leeds institutions to have access to some of our clubs and societies.

Though we offer the Clubs and Societies Participant application process, not all applications are successful.

Our main focus is to provide services for current Leeds Arts University students and we strive to ensure that the inclusion of Clubs and Societies enhances the opportunity and experience of Leeds Arts University students, and that the inclusion of a Clubs and Societies Participant does not take away the opportunity from Leeds Arts University students as a result.

Eligibility criteria

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Please carefully check your eligibility below before applying. Participants must disclose any details which might make them unsuitable to take part in a Leeds Arts Union club or society, which includes, but is not limited to:

 

• Outstanding or unspent legal convictions

• Involvement in ongoing disputes or incidents involving the police

• Involvement in ongoing disputes with Leeds Arts Union, or with Leeds Arts University

• Relationship to any company or organisation with which Leeds Arts Union or an affiliated group (for example a club or society) has regular contact, in particular if the company or organisation benefits financially from this contact

These situations do not necessarily prevent you from joining a club/society as a participant, but failure to disclose these issues may result in you being disinvited to take part within any Leeds Arts Union club or society.

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Clubs and Societies Participant access and exclusions

 

Clubs and Societies participation will constitute:

• The ability to join Leeds Arts Union clubs and societies on payment of the relevant individual fee

• The ability to compete in non-BUCS sport, where the team does not directly represent Leeds Arts University

• Access to Leeds Arts Union events only as part of club/society social activities

 

Clubs and Societies participation excludes:

• Right to vote in elections for committee positions

• Right to nominate candidates for election

• Right to compete in BUCS matches or matches which directly represent Leeds Arts University

• Fees and participation in club/society activities being subsidised using Leeds Arts Union grants.

• Access to academic support and/or representation and help and support services

• Access to Leeds Arts Union programmed events, including events as part of the wellbeing and sustainability programmes

How to Apply

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Complete the form below. After the form has been filled out, it will be reviewed by the Student Union support staff. You will be notified if your application is successful.