Student Leader Elections

The University-Student Union's Board of Directors is the governing board of the Union. The purpose of the Board is to establish policy for the Union as a student body center for the benefit of students, faculty, staff and alumni at Cal State Los Angeles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Election Updates

Applications Open

Monday, January 29

Are you interested in running for a position? Not sure where to start? We encourage any interested student to pursue candidacy for elected student positions on the ASI Board of Directors and Cal State LA Academic Senate by filing the Candidate Elections Packet by the required deadline.

Leadership Info Sessions

Wednesday, February 7 @ 10AM to 3PM - Leadership Info Session I

Need to know more? We got you! Join us for an Own It info session and find out how you can Own It in 2024-2025. As part of student government, students can network, gain leadership experience, and be the voice for students. If elected, you will be able to help the students of Cal State LA and assist with essential changes on campus. Stop by this info session to learn about the election process, available positions, and more.

Thursday, February 8 @ 1PM to 5PM - Leadership Session II

If you didn't stop by our previous info session, you can stop by on this one. Join us for an Own It info session and find out how you can Own It in 2024-2025. As part of student government, students can network, gain leadership experience, and be the voice for students. If elected, you will be able to help the students of Cal State LA and assist with essential changes on campus. Stop by this info session to learn about the election process, available positions, and more.

Applications Due

Friday, February 9

Mandatory Candidate Briefing

Wednesday, March 20 - Mandatory Candidate Briefing

Monday, March 25 - Mandatory Candidate Briefing - Make Up

Campaign Week

Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12

Choose to lead! This is the week where you can let the student body know who you are, what you would do, and overall, why you choose to lead.

Wednesday, April 10 - Candidate Meet & Greet

Thursday, April 11 - Candidate Meet & Greet 2

Student Leader Election: Vote

Friday, April 12 to Tuesday, April 16

GET

Your Voice, Your Vote! Vote online for your student representatives through the Cal State LA GET System. Check your Cal State LA email for more details regarding the ASI General Election. Get involved! Be heard! Win prizes!

Monday, April 15 @ 11AM to 2PM - Taco Day

U-SU Plaza Taco Truck

Tuesday, April 16 @ 11AM to 2PM - In-N-Out

U-SU Plaza In-N-Out Truck

Election Results Announcement

Tuesday, April 23

U-SU Plaza

Return and see who won the student leader elections.

Election Results

Results pending...

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Attend U-SU Board of Directors meetings. Meetings are held on the second Friday of each month at 2 PM
  • Represent other students by actively seeking out their opinions on U-SU programs, services, and building use.
  • Chair and/or serve on at least one U-SU standing committee.
  • Participate in U-SU programs and events as your schedule allows.
  • Ask questions!
  • Interact with Board members, U-SU staff members, student assistants, and guests to the building so together, we can enhance the services currently offered.

The University-Student Union Board of Directors is charged with managing, supporting, and advocating for the University-Student Union on campus. The Board of Directors is comprised of 16 member, 8 Student Directors, who are tasked with overseeing the Student Union, which includes the Cross Cultural Centers, Center for Student Involvement, Xtreme Fitness, and other departments that support student development on campus. A.S.I. , or the Associated Students, Inc. is the student government for the University. A.S.I. serves as an entity for student input in governance on campus, oversees club and organization funding, and provides discounted tickets to local attractions, among other responsibilities. Both the University-Student Union and A.S.I. are non-profit auxiliaries on campus. They differ in structure and purpose. For more information about each, please visit University-Student Union and A.S.I.

Undergraduate Candidates must:

  • Have been enrolled at Cal State LA and completed two quarters prior to applying.
  • Have earned no fewer than 9 quarter units of academic credit during that year prior to consideration.
  • Have earned a 2.0 or better grade point average during the 12 months immediately preceding the quarter in which the appointment occurs.

  • Develop your leadership & communication skills.
  • Build your academic and professional resume.
  • Network with campus administrators, staff and other students who serve on the BOD.
  • Influence the future of the University-Student Union as you provide opinions on existing programs, services, and policies.
  • Meet new people and develop long lasting relationships with a diverse group of people from across the campus.

For more information on the application process, please visit the University-Student Union administration office in room 306 or contact Jasmine Heredia, Assistant to the Executive Director, at jhered23@calstatela.edu