• The ASI election process is outlined by ASI’s Policies and Bylaws. The purpose of elections is to choose the 22 student representatives who will serve a (1) year term of office (June 1-May 31) representing students and providing them with a voice and vehicle to create actionable and meaningful change through the democratic process on the Fresno State campus. Below you will find current elected positions within ASI:

Executive Positions:

President
Executive Vice President
Vice President Of Finance
Vice President Of External Affairs

Senators of Colleges/Schools:

College of Arts and Humanities
Craig School of Business
Kremen School of Education
Lyles College of Engineering
College of Health and Human Services
Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
College of Science and Mathematics
College of Social Sciences

Senators At-Large:

Academic Affairs
Athletic and Recreational Affairs
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Greek Affairs
Parking and Safety
Student Affairs
Student Clubs and Orgs
Resident Affairs
Veterans and Transfer Affairs
Sustainability

• Elections occur annually and online each spring semester. Election results determine the ASI Senate, the offices of President, Vice President of Finance and Vice President of External Affairs. In order to serve in one of these elected positions you must meet eligibility requirements, submit required documents, as well as follow election protocols and processes and ultimately win your race.

• Students are eligible to run for office if they meet the CSU system-wide requirements.

Grades – Students must be enrolled and in good standing; Must have received at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) in the previous semester, and have earned a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 for all college work.  Graduate students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA in all graduate work.  

Unit Load – Undergrads must maintain 6 units while running for office.  Graduate and credential students must maintain 3 units.

Residency – Undergrads must have completed at least (1) one semester prior to the election, earning a total of 6 semester units.  Graduate and credential student candidates must earn 6 units per semester of continuous attendance as a new graduate or credential student to be eligible.  Graduate and credential students who received a bachelor’s degree or credential within the past three years from the same campus must have earned a total of 12 semester units during their last year as an undergraduate to be eligible.