USS Elections
Fall 2025 Election Information
Run for a Position in USS!
The 2025-2026 candidate application period will be open starting September 2. Anyone interested in running for an elected position must complete their application by September 14 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 usselections@vt.edu.
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 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.
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 & Life Sciences – 3
- College of Art, Architecture, and Design – 2
- College of Science – 4
- College of Engineering – 11
- College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences – 3
- College of Natural Resources and Environment – 1
- Pamplin College of Business – 4
- College of Veterinary Medicine – 1
- 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:
- Residential District Senators – 3
- Living Learning Community Senators –2
Fall Election Timeline
- September 2-14: Application Period
- September 15-19: Candidate Screening Period
- September 20-28: Campaigning Period
- September 22-28: Voting Period
- September 30: Results are Certified and New Officers Take Power