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Lead with impact. Represent your peers. Make a difference. Submit a nomination package to become a candidate.

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Getting Started

Looking for an opportunity to build a better campus community, develop career-ready skills all while having fun! Run for an OTSU position in the Elections.

Read the Nomination Overview to get started:

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Make a difference.

Steps to Run

Follow these steps to become a candidate.

Read the nomination overview

Start by reading the Nomination Overview and Elections Policy & Procedure to familiarize yourself with the rules governing the elections. This ensures a fair campaign and helps you avoid issues.

Decide on a position

Run for an OTSU Executive role or a Board Director position for your faculty. Any full-time student in good standing is eligible to run in the election.

Complete your candidate profile

Fill out the online Candidate Profile form during the Nomination Period. This form must be completed before getting access to the Signature Package.

Get nominated by your peers

Candidates will receive a link to the Signature Package once a completed Candidate Profile is submitted. Submit all signatures by Mar 2, 11:59 PM. Follow the rules to avoid disqualification.

Attend the All-Candidates Meeting

All candidates must attend, or send a delegate to attend on their behalf, the mandatory All-Candidates Meeting to be eligible to run in the Elections. The meeting will take place online on Mar 4 at 5:30pm.

Start planning your campaign

Prepare your campaign materials early! Assemble your delegates and get ready to promote your campaign. The Campaign Period is from Mar 5 – Mar 11. Promoting your campaign outside this period is a violation.