GSA Elections Timeline and Dates
General Election
Nomination Period:
February 2–8
Submit completed nomination forms to gsa@uleth.ca.
Forms are available here: Nomination Form
Nomination forms are due by Friday, February 13 at 12:00 p.m.
Information Sessions:
• February 3 (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
• February 4 (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
• February 5 (4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Attendance at one information session is mandatory for all nominees.
Campaign Period:
February 16 – March 6
An in-person Q&A session for all nominees will be scheduled
(location, date, and time TBD)
Voting Period:
March 9 – 13
Available Positions
Executive Council
• President
• Vice-President Finance
• Vice-President Academic
Graduate Students’ Association Representatives (GSAR)
• 3 Faculty of Arts & Science (1 Humanities, 1 Social Science, 1 Natural Science)
• 1 Dhillon School of Business
• 1 Education
• 1 Fine Arts
• 1 Health Sciences
• 1 Indigenous
• 1 International
• 1 Calgary Campus
• 3 Independent Representatives (general graduate representatives)
• 1 Co-operative Education
• 1 Sexual Awareness & Inclusion
• 1 Disability & Accommodated Learning
• 1 Student Parents
• 1 Community Engagement
Eligibility Requirements
To run for any position, candidates must:
• Be an active member of the GSA
• Not be scheduled to complete their program before the end of their term
Additional requirement for executive roles:
• Executive candidates must be registered full-time at the University of Lethbridge
All candidates must attend one elections orientation session to be eligible.
Campaign Guidelines
• Campaigning may only begin once the GVO has confirmed the nomination’s validity and the official campaign period has started.
• Permitted campaign materials include posters, pamphlets, ribbons, buttons, and banners.
• All campaign materials must be removed within 48 hours of the election closing.
For full regulations, please refer to the GSA Bylaws (Bylaw 17.6.5). ByLaws
By-Elections
If any positions remain vacant after voting concludes:
Students may apply by submitting:
• An Expression of Interest
• A profile photo
• A signed nomination form
Send all documents to gsa@uleth.ca.
Eligible applicants will be added to the Elections webpage within 5 business days of receipt.