CUSG Elections

Run for CUSG Representative-at-Large for the Fall 2025 Election!

The University of Colorado Student Government (CUSG) is one of the most influential and autonomous student governments in the country. Balanced by three branches—Executive, Legislative Council, and the CUSG Court—CUSG oversees how more than $35 million in your student fees are allocated each year.

This Fall, four of the eight Representative-at-Large seats on Legislative Council are up for election. The students with the top four vote totals will be elected to serve.

As a Representative-at-Large, you’ll:

• Receive a biweekly stipend
• Represent the entire CU Boulder student body.
• Vote on how student fees are spent across campus programs, services, and facilities.
• Write and vote on legislation that gives students a voice at every level—including the CU Regents.
• Serve on 1–2 Joint Boards such as:
  • AirBoard (KVCU)
  • UMC Board
  • Rec Board
  • CSI Board
  • SOAC (Student Organization Allocations Committee)
  • E-Board (Environmental Center Board)
  • Distinguished Speakers Board
  • Cultural Events Board
  • Off-Campus Life Board
  • Finance Board

Responsibilities

• Hold at least 4 weekly office hours in the CUSG office for students to meet with you.
• Attend Rep Council meetings every Thursday at 6:15 PM.
• Attend your assigned Joint Board.
• Attend Legislative Council meetings every Thursday at 7:00 PM.
• Participate in commissions, committees, and campus leadership opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

To be eligible for the ballot, you must:

• Submit your Run for Office Packet by 5:00 PM on October 23rd, 2025.
• Provide your biographical details.
• Submit a campaign bio about yourself and why you are running.
• Sign the candidate contract.
• Sign the FERPA waiver.
• Be in good academic standing and have paid your student fees in full.
• Collect at least 25 student signatures by the October 23rd deadline.
• Attend the mandatory candidates’ meeting on Wednesday, October 24th, 2025.

How to Get Started

Interested students should complete the Handshake application and the CUSG Election Commissioner (cusg.elections@colorado.edu) will reach out to you with a Run for Office Packet and more details on how to run for office.