This is your student government

There are typically three elections throughout the year:

October: Fall By-Election

• Election to fill vacancies on:
  • UASU Students' Council
    • The highest governing body of the Students' Union. This council has ultimate decision-making authority over all aspects of the organization.
  • General Faculties Council
    • The academic legislative body of the University of Alberta. This council deals with all academic matters and student affairs issues (as set out in the Alberta Post-Secondary Learning Act). It is the highest level at which academic decisions are made, and is chaired by the President of the University of Alberta.

Early March: Students' Union Executive Committee/Undergraduate Board of Governors Representative Election

• Election to fill the positions:
  • UASU Executive Committee
    • President: Acts as the primary spokesperson for the Students’ Union.
    • VP Academic: Advocates for students' interests within the University community and beyond.
    • VP External: Responsible for Students' Union government and community relations.
    • VP Operations and Finance: Responsible for managing the SU's $14 million budget.
    • VP Student Life: Responsible for university-related non-academic issues
  • Undergraduate Board of Governors Representative
    • Acts as a voice for the undergraduate student body on the University of Alberta Board of Governors, the ultimate decision making authority of the university.
    • Plebiscite and/or Referenda questions, if any, occur during this election.

Late March: Students' Council (SC)/General Faculties Council (GFC) Elections

• Election of councillors from the various faculties to either Students' Council or the General Faculties Council.

As a candidate, make sure you’re following all of the rules regarding campaigning, your budget, complaints, appeals, etc. written in the following bylaws:

• Bylaw Article III: Elections
• Bylaw 140 - Student Judiciary

• Candidate Deposit Form
• Complaint Form
• Expense Report Form

If you are looking to fill a vacancy after an election, consider the vacancy petition process.

If you are a first-time candidate or looking to find more information and tips on the election process, please reach out to your CRO: cro@su.ualberta.ca for guides, information, and advice.