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Cornell University

Student Assembly Elections

students convene on a lawn in spring

 

Dear Freshman and Transfer Students:

Meet the Fall 2025 Candidates for Student Assembly

Voting begins on November 3rd-watch your email for instructions!
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Available Seats for Fall 2025:

  • Freshman Representative
    • Four Positions
  • Transfer Representative
    • One Position

Please use the button below to complete your registration form. If you need technical assistance with the from, please contact the Office of the Assemblies at assembly@cornell.edu. if you have general questions about the election process, please contact sa-elections@cornell.edu

Candidate registration form

Prior to becoming a candidate:

  1. Review the details for the open seats listed above to determine the race in which you will run.
  2. Review the Election Rules to ensure your eligibility.
  3. Complete the online registration form.
    1. Include a 1250 character (maximum) Candidate Statement
    2. Attach a photo (or have one taken of you)
  4. You are encouraged to attend at least one Student Assembly meeting held weekly on Thursdays from 4:45 pm to 6:30 pm in the Memorial Room (Willard Straight Hall) or virtually via Zoom.

Registration Begins

  • Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Registration Closes

  • Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (EST)

Mandatory Candidate Meeting

  • Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:45-7:45 p.m. The location will be provided to all registered candidates.

Campaigning Opens

  • Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.

Voting Begins

  • ​​Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (EST)
  • All Freshman and Transfer Students will receive a ballot.

Voting and Campaigning End

  • Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (EST)

Objection/Challenge Review Period

  • Monday, November 10-Wednesday, November 12

Earliest Results Will Be Announced

  • Thursday, November 13, 2024