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Running for Senate

The undergraduate student is composed of nine districts which are defined as:

  • District 1. This district shall be called the School of Life and Health Sciences District and shall represent all undergraduate students whose majors fall under the category of Biological and Health Sciences.
  • District 2. This district shall be called the School of the Humanities District and shall represent all undergraduate students whose majors fall under the category of Humanities.
  • District 3. This district shall be called the School of Social Sciences District and shall represent all undergraduate students whose majors fall under the category of Social Sciences.
  • District 4. This district shall be called the Kenan-Flagler Business School District and shall represent all undergraduate students whose majors fall under the category of Business.
  • District 5. This district shall be called the Hussman School of Journalism and Media and shall represent all undergraduate students whose majors fall under the category of Media and Journalism.
  • District 6. This district shall be called the School of Mathematics, Computing, and Engineering District and shall represent all undergraduate students whose majors fall under the category of Mathematics, Computing, and Engineering.
  • District 7. This district shall be called the School of the Physical Sciences District and shall represent all students whose majors fall under the category of Physical Sciences.
  • District 8. This district shall be called the Schools of Arts and Education District and shall represent all students whose majors fall under the categories of Arts and Education.
  • District 9. This district shall be called the Undecided & Interdisciplinary Studies Majors District and shall represent all students who have not decided on a major, who have constructed their own major pathway per departmental rules, or who are non-degree-seeking undergraduate students.

In order to run for a seat in The Senate of the Undergraduate Student Body, an undergraduate student must declare their intention to run for office at least fourteen days prior to the election, complete the required training mechanism published by the Board of Elections, and must collect twenty five signatures of individuals within their district. Once a candidate is certified to appear on the ballot they are free to campaign for office within the bounds of the Election Laws.

Applying for Staff

At the beginning of each term, an application will be posted, and interested individuals can apply via the HeelLife link here: https://heellife.unc.edu/organization/undergraduatesenate