Recruitment & Elections
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ASI Elections Overview
ASI elections are held Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 8 a.m. through Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 8 a.m., to determine the student leadership for the 2023–24 academic year. Elected representatives include the ASI president and the ASI Board of Directors. Vote here or on the Cal Poly Portal once elections open.
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.
For additional resources, visit Recruitment & Elections FAQs.
File For Write-In Candidacy for ASI President or ASI Board of Directors
Students interested in playing an active role in ASI Student Government are encouraged to file as a *write-in candidate for ASI President or ASI Board of Directors during spring quarter. Write-in candidates must file the required paperwork within 24 hours after the polls close, by 8 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023.
*Write-in candidate names will not appear on the ballot and will need to be written in at the time of the election.
A Message from Alexandria Raynes
A welcoming message to Cal Poly students from Alexandria Raynes – Chair of the ASI Recruitment & Elections Committee.
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 weekly scheduled meetings.
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, go through an interview process, and are then selected to serve.
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 Candidate filing open through Friday, April 28, 2022, at 8 a.m.
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 Candidate filing open through April 28, 2022, at 8 a.m.
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.
Learn more about the ASI Executive Cabinet.
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.
Candidate Documents
ASI President Candidate Important Documents
ASI President Responsibility Guide
Learn MoreOverview of ASI Officer and Board of Directors Roles
Learn MoreCandidate Write-In Packet
Learn MoreCandidate Close-Out Statement
Learn MoreASI Board of Directors Candidate Important Documents
Board of Directors Responsibility Guide
Learn MoreOverview of ASI Officer and Board of Directors Roles
Learn MoreCandidate Write-In Packet
Learn MoreCandidate Close-Out Statement
Learn MoreGeneral Candidate Documents
