The University of Surrey Students' Union is not-for-profit charity, independent from the University that represents all University of Surrey students on a local and national level. As the sole representative body for students at Surrey, the Union is led by a team of 5 full time sabbatical officers and 21 part time student officers who are all elected annually by Students' Union members through an online ballot - #SurreyDecides. It is important to note that ALL University of Surrey students are a member of the Students' Union by default, so you don't have to worry about membership fees.

The Students’ Union is central to your student experience, but what is a Students’ Union? Not only is it a busy building of entertainment and activities, but the Students’ Union exists all around you - it is the students’ voice and presence on campus. The Students’ Union is a charity run by student officers, elected by students - it voices your opinions, facilitates your clubs and societies, gives you entertainment opportunities, development opportunities and provides support if things get tough.

Full-time Officers, Part-time Officers, & Union Zones

The Union is split into four zones; Voice, Activity, Support, and Community, and each zone is led by a full time officer that is a Vice-President and Trustee of the Union. Trustees have responsibility for the direction and for overseeing the Students' Union, and the President as the Chair of the Board of Trustees, is line manager to the Vice-Presidents, and the Students' Union's Chief Executive Office (CEO).

Alongside the Vice-Presidents, there are 5 part-time Zone Committee members within each zone as shown in the diagram below.​