ASI Elections

Be the Next Student Leader

Every spring, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) holds a student government election to determine student leadership for the following academic year. ASI is excited to announce the 2026 Elections season, which will determine who will be sitting on the Board of Directors for 2026-2027.

ASI is governed by a Board of Directors (BoD) who represents the academic colleges and various student groups of Cal State University, San Bernardino. The students who sit on the Board advocate on behalf of their constituents. The Board of Directors is composed of four (4) executive officers and 13 directors representing the academic colleges, athletes, clubs/orgs, graduate students, international students, on-campus residence halls, students with disabilities, and students at large.

2026 Election Application

The application to run for office is NOW CLOSED! Applicants will be notified of their eligibility status in the coming weeks. If you have any questions, please email our Elections Chair at asi-elections@csusb.edu.

Save the date for ASI Election Voting Days on April 14th, 15th & 16th!

Election Events (San Bernardino & Palm Desert)

Receive $1,000 for Your Club or Organization!

The ASI Howl Grant provides students a way to directly allocate a portion of the ASI fees to recognized organizations and programs. During the 2026 ASI Election, each student voter has the opportunity to allocate a $1,000 grant to ten (10) different clubs or organizations on campus. 

To be eligible for this grant, the club or organization must be chartered through the Office of Student Leadership & Engagement. 
The proposal form for the Howl Grant is now open! Follow the steps below to submit the form.
 

Step 1: Confirm Eligibility

Make sure your club or organization is chartered through the Office of Student Leadership & Engagement.
The student submitting the form must be a current, financially responsible member of the club or org.
Deadline: March 30th at 11:59 PM.

Step 2: Complete Club & Contact Information

Fill out your club’s full name (no abbreviations), your name, Coyote ID, position, phone number, email, and advisor information.

Step 3: Describe Your Proposal

Provide:

• Event or program name
• Estimated cost
• A brief description of the program
• How it supports the educational mission of CSUSB

Be clear and specific — this is what will appear on the ballot for students to review.

Step 4: Collect Signatures

Obtain both:

• Club Officer signature
• Advisor signature

Forms without signatures will not be accepted.

Step 5: Submit your Proposal Form

Submit your completed form by:

• Emailing it to asi-elections@csusb.edu, or
• Dropping it off at the ASI Office (Student Union North, Room 3304)

Howl Grant Policy Howl Grant Proposal Form

Elections Chair

If you have any questions or want more information on ASI Elections, please contact our Elections Chair, at asi-elections@csusb.edu. 

Important Documents

• Campaign Rules & Regulations
• Qualifications for Candidacy
• Spending Guidelines

2025 ASI Elections Resources

Previous ASI Elections

We Stand Committed

During its normal operations, inclusive of campaign activities, Associated Students Inc. follows the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing protections afforded to the following classes; race, color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/ or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical Condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), Military or veteran status, National origin (includes language use and possession of a driver’s license issued to persons unable to provide their presence in the United State is authorized under federal law), ancestry, disability (mental and physical including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and genetic characteristics), genetic information, Request for family care leave, Request for leave for an employee’s own serious health condition, request for Pregnancy Disability Leave, retaliation for reporting patient abuse in tax-supported institutions, age (over 40) (“Protected Classes”).

Associated Students Inc. neither supports or condones any derogatory or harassing comments made towards such Protected Classes. Any individual connected with Associated Students, Inc. and is found to make derogatory or harassing comments towards a Protected Class will be separated from Associated Students, Inc. However Associated Students, Inc. does support open non-derogatory or non-harassing conversations directly regarding topics of issues dealing with Protected Classes.