The University of Calgary Students' Union is the collective voice of the 25,000 undergraduate students at the University of Calgary. It is one of the three biggest Student Union organizations in the country in terms of capital. Every Undergraduate registered at the University of Calgary is a member of the Students' Union by virtue of paying tuition and fees. The Students' Union is a multifacted organization serving as part student government, part lobby group, and part business. Students are elected to serve on the Students' Union for one year following elections held in the second week of February.
Read more about University Of Calgary Students' Union: Students' Legislative Council, Current 2012-2013 Students' Legislative Council, Faculty Representation, Provincial and Federal Representation, Operations
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