3 July 2025

Would you like to help shape your study programme and gain valuable experience? Then become a student member of the Programme Committee for the upcoming academic year!
As a student member, you’ll represent your fellow students and actively contribute to improving your own study programme.

What does a programme committee do?

Together with a number of students and teachers, you work in the Programme Committee (OLC) to improve the quality of the programme. The OLC discusses points of improvement, gives consideration to the Course and Examination Regulations, handles student complaints and draws up reports based on course evaluations. The OLC can advise the Programme Board and the Faculty Board on all aspects of education. As a student member, you can directly influence the curriculum and study experience of your own programme.

Apply as a Candidate

Between 15 and 28 September 2025, you can apply to become a student member of the Programme Committee (OLC) for your own degree programme. The application link will be clearly communicated closer to the time.
Students from all years of study — from first-year students to Master’s students — as well as international students are warmly encouraged to apply.
If more students apply than there are available positions, an election will be held in early October for the relevant programmes.

The summer might be the perfect time to consider whether joining the Programme Committee for a year is right for you!

What do you get in return?

Being a member of the OLC gives you the following in addition to a fun and relevant experience during your studies:

• The opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge 
• A financial allowance for your contribution
• Relevant experience to strengthen your CV
• An official certificate for your work
• The opportunity to build a valuable network
• And it’s easy to combine with your studies (4 hours per month on average)

Want to know more?

Interested, but curious to learn more? To get a clearer picture of what the role of a Programme Committee (OLC) member entails, feel free to reach out to one of the current OLC members from your degree programme. You can find this year’s members listed in the database. For any other questions, please get in touch with Marjon Smeets via m.m.a.j.smeets@hum.leidenuniv.nl.