Studierendenvertreter*in is an umbrella term that covers all students engaged in student representation work in some official capacity: elected mandates of the UV and StVs, heads and assistants of the Referate, tutors, and all students sent to collegiate organs and other commissions. It is defined in § 30 HSG, and the legal status as a student representative qualifies you for various perks.

The different ways to become a student representative:

• mandates: elected at the ÖH Wahl (only possible every two years)
• department heads: elected at a UV meeting
• collegiate organ student members: can be sent by the UV or StV at any point