Elections Interest Meetings

You must attend one interest meeting to be eligible for candidacy.

• "Get Involved Night": Sunday, August 28, 7-8pm in May Room (Wilson Commons)
• Wednesday, August 31, 8:30-9:30pm in Gilbert Community room
• Thursday, September 1, 7:30-8:30pm in Friel Lounge (SBA)

Signatures and Platforms

Platforms are due online (you must declare candidacy by registering online) by Saturday, September 3rd at 10 PM. You can submit them starting from the first interest meeting.

Campaign Period

Campaigning begins Monday, September 5th at 12:01am and ends Tuesday, September 13th at 10pm when polls close. All campaign materials must be down within 48 hours after elections.

As the Students' Association's Executive Branch, the President and Vice President are the official representatives of the SA . The President and Vice President are responsible for the implementation and execution of all legislation passed by the Senate. Additionally, in their capacity as the figureheads of student government, the President and Vice President meet frequently with deans, faculty, and other administrators on a regular basis in order to improve the quality of student services.

The Students’ Association Senate is the legislative body of student government. Charged with the task of bettering student life, the Senate works to pass legislation and oversee the operation of student organizations. Comprised of four standing committees: Appropriations, Projects & Services, Policy & Review, and Communications & Public Relations, the Senate aims to advocate for all students. If you are interested in getting involved but do not want to run as a Senator, you can also apply for an appointed position in SA Government.

Class Councils (PDF) are programming groups that promote class unity and school spirit by planning events and creating traditions. Each graduating class elects eight representatives to their respective Councils.

Residence Hall Councils are primarily programming councils who work to build community within the residence halls by organizing and planning activities and allocating funds to various council initiatives. Councils also advise the administrative staff on building issues and/or concerns. Each council is comprised of elected representatives including a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Each floor/wing elects a representative and an alternate to represent that floor/wing on the council. In addition, the Graduate Head Resident (GHR) of the residence hall advises the council and supports its purpose. For information regarding Hall Council Elections, please contact Ed Feldman at ed.feldman@rochester.edu. Nominations and platforms are due to your GHR by September 5.

If you have any questions, please contact the Elections Chair Becky Donnelly (rdonnell@u.rochester.edu) or Advisor Laura Ballou (laura.ballou@rochester.edu).