A photo of Marina Banister, UASU President 2017-18, during an election forum with a row of other candidates seated behind her.

This is your student government

This is the go-to page for candidates.

Information for Candidates

Considering running in the next election? Find all the information you’ll need below.

Vacancy Petitions

Elections for Students' Council and General Faculties Council have ended, but you may still be able to get involved! Consider filing a vacancy petition to fill any available seats.

File a petition

Vacancy Petition Eligibility Letter

Faculty Letter Example

Fall By-Election 2026

The UASU annually hosts their Fall By-Election in the first week of October. Nominations for the Fall By-Election close on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. The Candidate Meeting is scheduled for September 30th in the Bill Smith Room (SUB 6-06) at 6:00 P.M.

Fall By-Election Nomination Package

Active Vacancy Petitions

All active vacancy petitions from the UASU Elections Office can be found here.

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General Elections FAQ

There are typically three elections throughout the year:

Early October: Students' Council 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.

Early March: Students' Union General 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 UASU'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) Election

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

If you are looking to fill a vacancy after during a non-election period, consider the vacancy petition process. Vacancy Petitions can be used for both Students' Council and General Faculties Council (GFC). Vacancy petitions will remain open until Monday, September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM and will reopen on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 9:00 A.M.

Contact Information

Chief Returning Officer

cro@uasu.ca

6th Floor SUB