How to Run for Elections

Interested in getting involved with SMCSU? The election documents can be found at the bottom of this page. Completed Nomination Packages should be emailed to the Chief Returning Officer (CRO) elections.smcsu@gmail.com, before the end of the Nomination Period. For questions regarding the elections, please contact the CRO at elections.smcsu@gmail.com. For questions about the council positions, or if you are unsure if you should run, please contact smc.studentunion@utoronto.ca, or come visit the councillors during the office hours.

Eligibility

Candidates who wish to serve on SMCSU’s Council must: 

  • Have a minimum cGPA of 2.0 or most recent sGPA of 2.5 to run and hold office 
  • Be enrolled as a University of St. Michael’s College student who pays SMCSU levied-fees (includes part-time and full-time students) 
  • Must be in a minimum of 0.5 FCE’s in Fall semester of 2025, and a minimum of 0.5 FCE’s in Winter semester of 2026. 
  • Agree to model good citizenship and to engage in responsible and respectful conduct which reflects positively on USMC students, USMC and the broader community 
  • Abide by the rules, regulations and policies of USMC 
  • Be available between May 2 - May 4 2025 to attend the in-person Student Leadership retreat hosted by Dean's Office, placed within the GTA.
  • Refer to SMCSU Constitution or contact CRO for information on conflict of interest 

Available positions

For detailed description of each positions of responsibilities, please visit the SMCSU constitution.

The Vice-President of Athletics is responsible for organizing athletic and The VP Athletics is responsible for organizing athletic and physical fitness activities, oversees the registration and participation of St. Mike’s intramural teams in the U of T intramural league. They also facilitate various sporting events that encourage the participation of students from all levels of fitness and skills.

The VP Arts is responsible for promoting the visual, literary, and performing arts at St. Mike’s. They act as the main liaison between the SMC Troubadours and the SMCSU Council, assisting in the production of the annual musical and sitting on the selection panel and audition panel for the musicals and plays.

The VP Finance is responsible for directing the daily administration of funds, supervising Council expenditures, ensuring that financial records are maintained, preparing a balanced budget and financial statements. The VP Finance shall provide regular financial updates and ensure that SMCSU is as financially transparent as possible. They are responsible for preparing the financial review that will be presented at the SMCSU Annual General Meeting. They are the primary signatory on all SMCSU bank accounts and are directly responsible for signing and distributing reimbursement funds to Councilors and recognized clubs, and shall ensure that the St. Mike’s financial procedures and regulations are properly followed.

DOCUMENTATION

Bellow, you will find all relevant documentation in reference to the SMCSU Spring 2026 Election.

SMCSU Nominations Package Fall 2026 (docx)

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SMCSU 2026 Fall Election Nomination Form (xlsx)

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SMCSU Electoral Bylaws 2026 (pdf)

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SMCSU Constitution 2026 (pdf)

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