Student Government
IGNITE
IGNITE is the official student union of Humber Polytechnic and the University of Guelph-Humber, representing and uniting over 30,000 full-time students in one common voice. Run by students, for students, we aim to make your post-secondary experience the best it can be. From your wellness and career success to exciting social events, you can consider us your one-stop shop.
University of Guelph Senate
The University of Guelph Senate was established through the University of Guelph Act, 1964 and is responsible for academic programs, regulations and policies. There are four yearly-elected University of Guelph-Humber representatives that sit on the Senate.
2025 Student Senators
The following individuals have been elected to represent students in University of Guelph-Humber programs on the University of Guelph Senate, for a one-year term beginning September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026:
- Julia Telfer
- Andrea Lue
- Ashon Raja
- Kaviya Kirubakaran
Contact your Student Senators at student.senators@guelphhumber.ca
Election Dates and Calls for Nomination
The University of Guelph-Humber has four (4) Undergraduate student seats open on the University of Guelph Senate, for a one-year term beginning September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027.
Nomination Period: Monday, January 12, 2026 - February 9, 2026
Election Period: February 25, 2026 - March 3, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Note: Senate Elections will only be held if more than four (4) students submit a nomination package.