Dear Graduate Students,
Are you looking for an opportunity to lead, advocate, and make a meaningful impact within the graduate student community at Toronto Metropolitan University?
The Toronto Metropolitan Graduate Students’ Union (TMGSU) is pleased to announce the Spring Elections 2026 for the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. We encourage graduate students from across the university to consider running for office and helping shape the direction of graduate student advocacy, services, and campus life.
Serving in a TMGSU leadership role is a valuable opportunity to represent your peers, contribute to important policy discussions, and help strengthen the graduate student experience at TMU.
Available Positions
Executive Committee
(Open to all TMU graduate students. Eligibility will be confirmed by the Chief Returning Officer after nominations close.)
President (1) Vice President Operations (1) Vice President Education and Research (1) Vice President Student Life and Events (1)
Board of Directors
(Open only to graduate students from the respective faculty.)
Faculty of Arts Director (1) Faculty of Community Services Director (1) Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science Director (1) Faculty of Science Director (1) Interdisciplinary Studies Director (1) Ted Rogers School of Management Director (1) The Creative School Director (1)
How to Submit a Nomination
- Complete the appropriate nomination form (Executive or Faculty Director).
- Submit the completed form to [email protected] before the nomination deadline.
Nomination Deadline:
Thursday, April 2, 2026 — 5:00 PM (EST)
TMGSU Spring Elections 2026 Timeline
Nominations Open:
Monday, March 16, 2026 — 7:30 PM
Nominations Close:
Thursday, April 2, 2026 — 5:00 PM
All Candidates Meeting:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (In-Person)
Campaigning Begins:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 — 8:00 AM
Voting Period:
Opens: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 — 8:00 AM
Closes: Thursday, April 16, 2026 — 6:00 PM
In-Person Voting:
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Validation of Results:
Friday, April 17, 2026 — 6:00 PM
This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills, advocate for graduate students, and help shape the future of the TMGSU community. We strongly encourage interested students to step forward and participate in the democratic process.
If you have any questions regarding the election process, please contact:
We look forward to your participation in the TMGSU Spring Elections 2026.
