USS Elections
Fall 2026 Election Information
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The 2026-27 candidate application period will be open starting August 31. Anyone interested in running for an elected position must complete their application by September 13 at 11:59 p.m. on GobblerConnect. Check out the information below on each position to determine which position would be right for you!
Any questions related to elections can be directed to usselection@vt.edu.
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Available Positions
Cabinet Positions
The leadership team of USS strives to provide support for all members of the USS, oversee critical functions of the organizations, and advocate for all Hokies within their roles.
Chairs the Issues and Policy and Special Program committees, reviews legislation for alignment with governing documents, serves as the Senate parliamentarian, and participates in the University Council.
Elected Senator Positions
Senators represent various constituencies, participate in Senate discussions and legislative actions, collaborate with USS Cabinet members, and serve on USS Committees and University Committees and Commissions.
Represent the general undergraduate student body. They focus on broader university issues, work on initiatives that impact all students, and engage with a variety of student groups and committees.
Represent specific colleges within the university. Their responsibilities include voicing the concerns and interests of their college's students, participating in relevant committees, and facilitating communication between their academic college and the USS.
Current Vacancies:
- Agriculture and Life Sciences (4)
- Art, Architecture, and Design (2)
- Science (2)
- Engineering (4)
- Liberal Arts and Human Sciences (2)
- Pamplin (4)
- InterCollege (1)
Represent specific on-campus residential communities. Their responsibilities include regularly meeting with their constituents, voicing the concerns and interests of students who live in specific Residential Housing Districts and Living Learning Communities, and work on relevant initiatives that impact students that live on-campus.
Current Vacancies:
- District 2 (1)
- District 3 (1)
- District 4 (1)
- Living Learning Programs Representatives (2)
Fall Election Timeline
- August 21-September 13: Applications are open
- September 14-18: Eligibility Check
- September 21-27: Voting Week
- October 5: Results are certified and made public