The CSA Fall 2025 By-Election Nomination Period is now closed!
Starting Monday, September 15, the CSA will be hosting our by-election to fill vacant Executive and Board of Directors positions for the current academic year. Successful candidates will serve a term of October 29, 2025 to April 30, 2026. 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 6, 2025 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!
Candidate Bios are here!
Visit the By-Election Candidates’ Page for the full list of candidates to learn more about why they want to be your representative. Be sure to also follow @csa_elections on Instagram for all the latest news regarding the by-election.
Board of Directors and Executive Vacancies
The following positions are available for candidates in the CSA Fall 2025 By-Election:
- Vice President External
- College of Arts At-Large Director (1 position)
- College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences At-Large Director (1 position)
- College of Engineering At-Large Director (1 position)
- College of Social and Applied Human Sciences At-Large Director (2 positions)
- Lang School of Business At-Large Director (2 positions)
- Ontario Veterinary College At-Large Director (2 positions)
- Ontario Agricultural College At-Large Director (2 positions)
Fall 2025 By-Election Schedule
| General Information Sessions | Tuesday, September 16 and Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 5pm, University Centre 274 (CSA Main Office – Board Room) |
| Nomination Period | Monday, September 15, 2025 to Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5pm |
| All-Candidate’s Meeting | Thursday, September 25, 2025 – Time and Location TBD |
| Promotional Preparation Period | Thursday, September 25, 2025 to Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| Campaigning Period | Monday, September 29, 2025 to Friday, October 3, 2025 |
| All-Candidate’s Forum | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 – 5:30pm – 6:30pm via Instagram Live |
| Voting Period | Monday, October 6, 2025 to Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11:59pm |
| Voting Period Extension (if required) | Thursday, October 16, 2025 to Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:59pm |
| Ratification of New Members | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 |
All-Candidate’s Forum
The All-Candidate’s Forum is a chance for undergraduate students to learn more about the candidates in the election and ask them questions about the key issues impacting students and their plans should they be elected. The Forum will be held during the Campaigning Week; date and time TBD. Students can submit questions to the candidates ahead of the Forum using a Microsoft Form that will be released in the coming weeks.
Hybrid Polling Stations
For the Fall 2025 By-Election, the CSA will be holding hybrid in-person polling stations in locations on campus where students can find out more information about the election and how to vote. The CSA will also have staff circulating in key areas on campus to inform students about the election and encourage them to vote. The full list of locations will be posted below prior to the opening of the voting period.
CSA Elections Office Staff
Chief Returning Officer (CRO) — Lauren Pyne (she/her)
- Available at [email protected]
- Fall 2025 Office Hours: Tuesdays from 9:30am-11:30am and 2:30pm-4:30pm, Wednesdays from 12:30pm-1:30pm, and Thursdays from 9:30am-12:30pm and 2:30pm-4:30pm
- Or by appointment
Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) — Vacant
- Available at [email protected]
- Fall 2025 Office Hours – TBD
- 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 |