USS Elections
Spring 2025 Election Information
Apply to Represent Your Fellow Hokies!
The 2025-2026 candidate application period is now open! Anyone interested in running for an elected position must complete their application by 11:59 p.m. on March 2. Check out the information below on each position to determine which position would be right for you! Any questions can be emailed to usselections@vt.edu.
Spring Election Timeline
- Applications are open: February 3–March 2
- Eligibility Checks: March 3-7
- Campaigning Timeframe: March 17-30
- Election Week: March 24-30
- Cabinet Debates: March 24-25 in Haymarket Theatre
- Chillfield Voting Event: March 27
- Results are certified and made public: March 31
- Inauguration: April 22
- New Officers Take Power: May 15
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 USS Senate meetings, represents undergraduate students in administration interactions, oversees Cabinet, creates ad hoc committees, issues executive communications, and participates in the University Council.
Chairs the Commission for Undergraduate Student Affairs, coordinates undergraduate student appointments to university committees, and participates in the University Council.
Chairs the USS Appropriations Committee and oversees the execution of the Hokie Effect program. The VP for Finance also serves as the Chair of SAFAB. This joint committee between the USS and GSBB manages the appropriation strategy to all student organizations and is a policy board that strives to fund organizations in a fair and equitable manner.
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.
Chairs chairs the Inclusive Affairs Committee, reviews legislation on matters pertaining to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, oversees the Director of Governmental relations and annual advocacy trips.
Chairs the Administration committee, oversees internal communication channels, maintains all legislative records, and oversees the Directors of Communications and Marketing, Membership Development, and Public Relations.
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:
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (4)
- College of Art, Architecture, and Design (2)
- College of Engineering (13)
- College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences (5)
- College of Natural Resources and Environment (1)
- College of Science (6)
- College of Veterinary Medicine (1)
- Intercollege (1)
- Pamplin College of Business (7)