This is your student government

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

• 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 Bio + Photo Form
• Complaint Form
• Expense Report Form or download a PDF

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.