Thank you!
Thank you for submitting your application! We are delighted to inform you that you meet the basic application criteria. Your submission is currently under review, and someone will be in touch with you shortly to schedule a short video interview.
The video interview will be scheduled and recorded with a SAMRU staff member. Appointments will be 10 minutes and questions will be provided ahead of time.
If you experience any problems with the application form, please email us at governance@samru.ca.
We truly appreciate your interest!
Scroll down to get some tips for when you get an interview!

When you get an interview!
Here are some links to help you prepare for an interview:
- About SAMRU (what SAMRU is and does)
- What is the Student Governing Board?
- What are the REC priorities?
- What work has the REC done?
- What criteria is the board looking for?
- What is the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA)? (helpful for VP external applicants)
- SAMRU Bylaws
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