Key Election Dates

Nominations open - 09:00, Monday 14 September 2026

Nominations close- 12:00 Noon, Friday 25 September 2026

Voting opens - 08:00, Wednesday 30 September 2026

Voting closes- 15:00, Friday 2 October 2026

Results published - By 17:00, Friday 2 October 2026

UCDSU Rep Training - 7 & 8 October 2026

First UCDSU Union Council meeting - Week commencing 12 October 2026

Polling Scheme

Nominations for the position of UCD Students’ Union Class Representative will open at 09:00 on Monday 14 September and close at 12:00 Noon on Friday 25 September.

Students interested in standing for election should complete the nomination form HERE.

Students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the role and responsibilities of a Class Representative before submitting their nomination. UCDSU has produced this Guide to Class Rep Constituencies to explain how our structures work.

What Does a Class Representative Do?

Under Article 5.1 of the UCDSU Constitution, every class in the University is to have a Class Representative elected in accordance with the Constitution.

The Class Representative:

• Acts as the official representative of their class.

• Provides regular feedback between their classmates and UCD Students’ Union.

• Helps ensure that the views, concerns and experiences of their class are communicated to the Union.

• Represents their class through the appropriate UCDSU structures.

Voting

Voting in the Class Representative Elections will take place electronically. A voting link will be sent directly to all registered students using their UCD Connect email addresses.

Voting will open at:

08:00 on Wednesday 30 September 2026

and close at:

15:00 on Friday 2 October 2026

In accordance with Article 8 of the UCDSU Constitution, elections are conducted by secret ballot using the system of proportional representation by means of the Single Transferable Vote (STV), in accordance with the Constitution and Schedule D.

After the Election

All successful candidates will be eligible to sign up for UCDSU Rep Training, which will take place on:

7 & 8 October 2026

The first meeting of UCDSU Union Council will take place during the week commencing 12 October 2026.

Further details regarding Rep Training and Union Council will be provided to successful candidates.

Questions About the Role

If you have questions about the role or responsibilities of a Class Representative, please contact the UCDSU Campaigns Officer:

Tom Conway
campaigns@ucdsu.ie

Questions About the Election Process

Questions specifically regarding the election process should be directed to the Union Returning Officer:

Richard Hammond S.C.
returningoffice@ucdsu.ie