Candidate FAQS
Do I need to have been involved in A.S. to be a candidate in the A.S. elections?
No experience in A.S. is required to be a candidate. However, according to the A.S. eligibility as stated in ARTICLE I - Student Bill of Rights and Bylaws of the Associated Students, SDSU, Section 12, Candidates for office must have been enrolled on the SDSU campus for one semester prior to the election or appointment, earning a total of at least six (6) semester units during that semester. New graduate students who received a bachelor's degree or credential within the past three years from SDSU, must have earned a total of at least twelve (12) semester units during their last year as an undergraduate to be eligible. Please refer to the ELIGIBILITY section for more information.
How can I learn more about running a campaign?
Review Section 4 of the Elections Code to learn the campaigning rules and it is recommended you attended one of the Prospective Candidate Workshop sessions.
Applicant FAQS
Do I need to have been involved in A.S. to apply for an A.S. appointed position?
No experience in A.S. is required to be a candidate. However, according to the A.S. eligibility as stated in ARTICLE I - Student Bill of Rights and Bylaws of the Associated Students, SDSU, Section 12, Candidates for office must have been enrolled on the SDSU campus for one semester prior to the election or appointment, earning a total of at least six (6) semester units during that semester. New graduate students who received a bachelor's degree or credential within the past three years from SDSU, must have earned a total of at least twelve (12) semester units during their last year as an undergraduate to be eligible. Please refer to the ELIGIBILITY section for more information.
How are applicants selected?
Applicants for commissioner and chair positions are interviewed and selected by the respective commission/board they are applying to lead. Applicants for the Board of Directors and the Judicial Affairs Council are interviewed and selected by the A.S. Appointments and Review Committee.
Can I request both an application to be a candidate and an application to be an appointed leader?
Yes, but you may only submit one at a time.
