Recruitment & Elections

Create a better Cal Poly for current and future generations of students by joining 1 of the 3 branches of ASI Student Government! 

2025-26 Executive Cabinet

The Executive Cabinet works with student volunteers, ASI staff, and community members to carry out the president’s goals. Applications for the 2025-26 Executive Cabinet will be open during spring quarter

 

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2025-26 Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff provides leadership and guidance to the ASI Executive Cabinet and ensures the President’s goals are facilitated through the Executive Cabinet. Applications for the 2025-26 Chief of Staff will be open during spring quarter.

 

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2025-26 University Union Advisory Board Membership

The University Union Advisory Board members make policy recommendations for ASI managed facilities, while working to maintain the integrity of the UU fee. Applications for 2025-26 UUAB Membership will open during spring quarter.

Members of ASI Student Government UUAB in a meeting.

ASI Elections Overview

ASI elections are held each spring to determine the student leadership for the following academic year. Elected representatives include the ASI president and the ASI Board of Directors.

The ASI president is the only elected at-large student leader at Cal Poly and serves as the official ASI representative to the university and the general public.

The ASI Board of Directors consists of 24 elected positions that serve as the official voice of Cal Poly students in regard to student advocacy efforts and ASI corporate activity.

Filing for ASI president and ASI Board of Directors opens on Feb. 3, 2025. For additional resources, visit Recruitment & Elections FAQs.

2025–26 ASI Election Timeline

Recruitment & Elections Committee

Recruitment and Elections Committee

The ASI Recruitment & Elections Committee is responsible for the effective recruitment of candidates and facilitation of the ASI Elections to serve in every branch of Student Government in addition to ASI Leadership Team positions, ASI Executive Cabinet, and University Union Advisory Board (UUAB). The community is invited to attend the Recruitment & Elections weekly meeting

 

Recruitment and Elections Disciplinary Sub-Committee

The ASI Recruitment & Elections Disciplinary Committee is a subcommittee of the ASI Recruitment & Elections Committee formed during spring quarter, and is the governing body for all alleged violations of the ASI Election Code. The community is invited to attend the weekly scheduled meetings.

Positions

ASI Student Government is comprised of both elected and appointed student positions. During ASI elections, the ASI president and Board of Directors are elected through a campuswide student vote. Students interested in appointed positions are required to apply, interview, and are then potentially selected to serve.

Elected Position

ASI President

Elected in the spring, the ASI president represents the general student body and acts as the official representative and host of ASI to university administration and the general public. The ASI president serves for the fiscal year and is responsible for providing input regarding corporate operations and student advocacy.

Write-In candidates can complete the required candidate filing forms and submit their intent to run until Friday, April 25, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Elected Position

ASI Board of Directors

Serving as the official voice of Cal Poly students, the ASI Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from each academic college. These student-elected representatives establish policies and parameters for the affairs, properties, personnel, and operations of ASI, in addition to representing students at a campus, city, state, and federal level.

Write-In candidates can complete the required candidate filing forms and submit their intent to run until Friday, April 25, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Appointed Position

ASI Executive Cabinet & Chief of Staff

The ASI Executive Cabinet is comprised of members appointed by the ASI president and chief of staff who work with Executive Staff volunteers, Cal Poly students, ASI staff, and community members to carry out the president’s goals. Applications for cabinet positions including the chief of staff open during spring quarter.

Learn more about the ASI chief of staff position. More information about the recruitment for the chief of staff position will be available in spring quarter.

Learn more about the ASI Executive Cabinet. More information about the recruitment for the ASI Executive Cabinet will be available in spring quarter.

Appointed Position

University Union Advisory Board

The University Union Advisory Board (UUAB) is comprised of one appointed student member from each academic college including the vice-chair, one ASI Board of Directors representative, and the ASI president or designee. UUAB representatives advise the university president and ASI executive director on policies, programs, and improvements related to ASI-managed facilities including the Julian A. McPhee University Union, Cal Poly Recreation Center, Cal Poly Sports Complex, Doerr Family Field, and Cal Poly P.

Learn more about the UUAB. More information about the recruitment for the UUAB will be available in spring quarter.

Learn more about the Chair of the University Union Advisory Board position. More information about the recruitment for the UUAB will be available in spring quarter.

Learn more about the Vice Chair of the University Union Advisory Board position.  More information about the recruitment for the UUAB will be available in spring quarter.

Candidate Documents

ASI President Candidate Important Documents

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ASI President Responsibility Guide

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Overview of ASI Officer and Board of Directors Roles

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ASI President Candidate Packet

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Presidential Campaign Close-Out Statement

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ASI Board of Directors Candidate Important Documents

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Board of Directors Responsibility Guide

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Overview of ASI Officer and Board of Directors Roles

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ASI Board of Directors Candidate Packet

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Board of Directors Campaign Close-Out Statement

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General Candidate Documents

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Election Timeline

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Election Code

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Qualifications for Office

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Instant Run-Off Voting

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ASI Elections Withdrawal Form

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FAQs

View the Frequently Asked Questions on the ASI Recruitment and Elections processes.

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Contact Information

Sam Finch

Recruitment & Elections Committee Chair

Catherine (Caty) Ogden

Recruitment & Elections Advisor