ULSU Student Advocacy
The Students’ Union exists to provide advocacy and services for its members. It represents students on U of L internal committees as well as Federal and Provincial committees and agencies, which determine education policies. Promoting the rights and the welfare of all U of L students is the Students’ Union’s primary concern.
Any undergraduate student registered at the University may run for one of the 20 positions on the Students’ Council (some restrictions may apply). Elections are held in February or March each year with the term of office running May 1 to April 30. Council meetings are held regularly and are open to all students.
Students’ Union Building (SUB)
Opened in the Fall of 1990, the SUB is a joint project of the Students’ Union, the University of Lethbridge and the Government of Alberta. Overlooking the Oldman River Valley, the Students’ Union occupies 56 percent of the SUB, featuring a retail floor, Zoo pub, conference and major event facilities, food kiosks, convenience store, office suite, club rooms, and Alumni offices. The Meliorist, CKXU, Campus Women’s Centre, Pride Centre, Lethbridge Public Interest ResearchGroup (LPIRG), U of L Bookstore, Health Centre, and the Registrar’s Office are also located in the SUB.
Committee Representation
Student representatives serve on various University committees, ensuring the student perspective on matters such as program structure and content, degree requirements, tuition fees, and academic regulations is represented. Students interested in committee work or additional information are invited to visit the Students’ Union Office (SU180) or contact their VP Academic. Many students have found committee representation to be a rewarding experience.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The Students’ Union makes available over $200,000 in scholarships and bursaries each year for University of Lethbridge students. They have a wide range of qualifications to accommodate a variety of circumstances. Applications for scholarships and bursaries are available through the University of Lethbridge Scholarships and Student Finance Office (AH151; 403-329-258).
The current information was retrieved from a Brochure to General Services that the U of L had published online in 2020. Although the link doesn’t exist anymore, the information was confirmed to still be up-to-date.
