Student Representatives to the Board of Governors and the Senate

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Join UVic's Board of Governors and Senate!

 As a student representative on the Board of Governors or the Senate you play an important role in UVic’s governance. It is an opportunity for you to build skills (and your resume), to represent your fellow students, and to contribute to decision making on campus.

If you have any interest in governance, collaborative problem solving, advocacy skills or policy development then you should strongly consider running for Senate. Serving on Senate was one of the most valuable experiences during my time at UVic.
— Andrew Lemieux, former Student Senator

There are two student positions on the Board of Governors, one undergraduate student and one graduate student, elected by the student societies. Learn more about the Board of Governors composition here.

There are 16 student positions on the Senate, elected from the student societies. There is at least one seat reserved per faculty. Learn more about Senate’s composition here.

Students are elected to serve a one-year term, commencing on July 1st. Call for nominations and elections are usually held in the Spring term.

Check out the opportunities below!

Calls for Nominations

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO SENATE

A third call for nominations is now open and will close 4:30pm Friday, September 26, 2025

Student Nomination Package for Board of Governors and Senate

The information contained in the complete Student Nomination Package above can also be found individually via the links below: 

Student Senate Nomination Form

Campaign Guidelines

University Act

Poster, Banner, and Handbill Policy (BP3145)

Additional Information :

Deadline: Friday, September 26, 2025

Completed nominations may be submitted to: usec@uvic.ca OR in-person to the Office of the University Secretary, MWB A138 

An all-candidates information session will be scheduled individually, and is mandatory. This meeting will be to outline the policies and procedures for the election. 

Thank You!

As a student representative on the Senate, you play a vital role in university governance. Consider standing for election or nominating one of your student colleagues from one of these faculties. Thank you to those that have put their name forward or support the nomination of another.

Nominations Received

Election Results

The UVic Senate was a meaningful way to get involved. It was a platform for me to express what I cared about and to advocate for change. I always felt heard, and that my input was appreciated. I created connections with my fellow students and UVic faculty.
— Isabella Lee, former Student Senator