Starting Monday, September 28, the CSA will be hosting our by-election to fill vacant Board of Directors positions for the current academic year. Successful candidates will serve a term of November 11, 2026 to April 30, 2027. These candidates will represent YOU as an undergraduate student at the University of Guelph, so make sure you do your part in the democratic process by getting informed and casting your vote starting Monday, October 19, 2026 when the polls open. Continue reading below to view the available positions, schedule of elections dates, contact information for the Elections Office team, and more! Be sure to also follow @csa_elections on Instagram for all the latest news regarding the by-election.
Board of Directors Vacancies
The following positions are available for candidates in the CSA Fall 2026 By-Election:
- College of Arts At-Large Director (2 positions)
- College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences At-Large Director (2 positions)
- Lang School of Business At-Large Director (1 position)
- Ontario Veterinary College At-Large Director (2 positions)
Fall 2026 By-Election Schedule
| General Information Sessions | TBA |
| Nomination Period | Monday, September 28 to Wednesday, October 7 at 5pm |
| All-Candidate’s Meeting | Wednesday, October 7 at 6pm, location: CSA Board Room (UC 273) |
| Promotional Preparation Period | Thursday, October 8 to Sunday, October 11 |
| Campaigning Period | Monday, October 12 to Friday, October 16 |
| Voting Period | Monday, October 19 to Friday, October 23 at 11:59pm |
| Voting Period Extension (if required) | Saturday, October 24 to Friday, October 30 at 11:59pm |
| Ratification of New Members | Wednesday, November 11, CSA Board of Directors Meeting, 6pm |
Hybrid Polling Stations
For the Fall 2026 By-Election, the CSA will have staff circulating in key areas on campus to inform students about the election and encourage them to vote.
CSA Elections Office Staff
Chief Returning Officer (CRO) — Lauren Pyne (she/her)
- Available at [email protected]
- Fall 2026 Office Hours: Mondays from 11:30am to 2:30pm, Tuesdays from 10:30am to 12pm, Wednesdays from 11:30am to 2:30pm, Thursdays from 10:30am to 12pm, and Fridays from 11:30am to 12:30pm
- Or by appointment
Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) — Jaineet Kaur Suri (she/her)
- Available at [email protected]
- Fall 2026 Office Hours – Mondays from 10:30am to 3pm, Tuesdays from 10:30am to 1pm, Wednesdays from 2pm to 5pm (virtual)
- Or by appointment
Election Bylaws and Policies
In addition to being familiar with CSA’s policies and bylaws before participating in elections, it is important for candidates to review CSA election-related policies. See File attachments below.
Those interested in running for an Executive position should read Policy Appendix A – Executive Portfolios (see below) to help you understand the role. It is also strongly encouraged to contact a current Executive (or past member) and discuss the position responsibilities.
File attachments
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Appendix A – Executive Portfolios | 359.08 KB |
| Bylaw 2 – Electoral | 216.91 KB |
| Appendix G – Electoral | 327.72 KB |