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Office of the Assemblies

Student Assembly Election - Spring 2018

March 28, 2018

Become a Candidate

Available Seats:

  • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Representative
    • Two Positions
    • Requires 75 Petition Signatures
  • College of Art, Architecture and Planning Representative
    • One Position
    • Requires 75 Petition Signatures
  • College of Arts and Sciences Representative
    • Three Positions
    • Requires 100 Petition Signatures
  • College of Engineering Representative
    • Two Positions
    • Requires 75 Petition Signatures
  • School of Hotel Administration Representative
    • One Position
    • Requires 75 Petition Signatures
  • College of Human Ecology Representative
    • One Position
    • Requires 75 Petition Signatures
  • School of Industrial and Labor Relations Representative
    • One Position
    • Requires 75 Petition Signatures
  • Undesignated Representative At-Large
    • Four Positions
    • Requires 150 Petition Signatures
    First Generation College Students Liaison At-Large
    • One Position
    • Requires 150 Petition Signatures
  • International Students Liaison At-Large
    • One Position
    • Requires 150 Petition Signatures
  • LGBTQ Students Liaison At-Large
    • One Position
    • Requires 150 Petition Signatures
  • Minority Students Liaison At-Large
    • Two Positions
    • Requires 150 Petition Signatures
  • Women’s Issues Liaison At-Large
    • One Position
    • Requires 150 Petition Signatures
  • President
    • One Position
    • Requires 300 Petition Signatures
  • Executive Vice President
    • One Position
    • Requires 300 Petition Signatures
  • Undergraduate Representative to the University Assembly
    • Two Positions
    • Requires 150 Petition Signatures

Application Process:

You must do these 7 things prior to becoming a candidate:

  1. Review the details for the open position 
  2. Review the Election Rules to ensure your eligibility.
  3. Complete the online registration form.
    1. Include a 1250 character Candidate Statement
    2. Attach a photo (or have one taken of you)
  4. Gather Petition Signatures (review petition requirements for each positions listed above.)
  5. Attend the mandatory campaign meeting.
  6. Attend at least one Student Assembly meeting.
  7. Apply for at least one Student Assembly Committee through the online committee form. 

Timeline: Spring 2018 Student Assembly Elections Calendar *please note that this is an updated calendar as of 3/19/2018

  • Candidate Information Session #1 - March 6th, 2018 @ 5:00pm - RPC Multipurpose Room (218)
  • Candidate Information Session #2 - March 8th, 2018 @ 6:45 - WSH Memorial Room
  • Deadline for Election Registration - March 13th, 2018 @ 12:00pm (noon) on-line registration form and completed petitions submitted to 109 Day Hall
  • Mandatory Campaigning Meeting - March 13th, 2018 @ 5:00-6:30pm - WSH Memorial Room
  • Campaigning Begins - March 13th, 2018 @ 11:59pm
  • President & Executive Vice President Debate - March 21st, 2018 @ 7:30-9:00pm - Klarman Hall Auditorium
  • Candidate Forum - March 22nd, 2018 @ 6:45-7:45pm - 251 Malott Hall *please note that this is a location change as of 3/19/2018
  • Voting Begins! March 26th, 2018 @ 12:00pm (noon)
  • Voting Ends - March 28th, 2018 @2:00pm 
  • Challenge Forms and Expense Reports Due - March 28th, 2018 @ 4:00pm - 109 Day Hall
  • Challenge Hearings - evening of March 28th, 2018
  • Earliest Results Will Be Announced - March 29th, 2018 @ 10:00am

Registration Materials:

The online Candidate Registration Form 

Candidate Petition Form

Additional Forms:

Elections Copies Colors

Expense Report/Reimbursement Form

Challenge Form

Rules:

Student Assembly Election Rules 

Postering Policy and Guidelines (general)

Postering in the Residence Halls (policy)

Meet the Candidates

View candidate profiles