USS Elections
Spring 2025 Election Information
Vote for Your Representatives!
Vote in the USS 2025-2026 Spring Election, March 24-30, on GobblerConnect! The ballot will be open at 12:01am on March 24-30 at 11:59 p.m. Undergraduate students can click the button below and have access during this time.
Write-in candidates are allowed for Senatorial positions. Students interested in running as a write-in candidates must receive at least 3 votes and have both their full name and VT email address included in the submission. Eligibility of candidacy will be evaluated if the write-in candidate receives the most votes. If the candidate is not eligible for the position, then the candidate with the next highest number of votes will be elected to the position. The candidate will be alerted to their candidacy and have the option to accept or deny the position they received.
Any questions related to elections can be directed to usselections@vt.edu.
Spring Election Timeline
- Campaigning Timeframe: March 17-30
- Election Week: March 24-30
- Cabinet Debates: March 24 and 25, 6:30 p.m., at Haymarket Theatre
- March 24: Candidates for President and Vice President for Finance will debate.
- March 25: Candidates for all remaining Vice-Presidential positions (Shared Governance, Inclusive and Strategic Affairs, Issues and Policy, and Administration) will debate.
- Connect & Elect with USS and the Chillfield: March 26, 3-5 p.m., on the Drillfield
- This is a chance for interested voters to directly interact with candidates for Senator and Cabinet positions while enjoying free pizza, activities with the Chillfield truck, and cast their votes.
- 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)