The Ryerson Students' Union (RSU) is the central students' union at Ryerson University representing all full-time undergraduate and graduate students. The RSU is formally known as the Ryerson Students Administrative Council (RyeSAC), and Student Union of Ryerson Polytechnical Institute (SURPI). The Students' Union represents 28,000 students and operates under 3 pillars: advocating for students' rights, providing cost-saving services, and building campus life.
As a Students' Union, the RSU is independent and autonomous from the University itself. In addition, all members of the RSU are members of the provincial and national students' union, the Canadian Federation of Students. The Ryerson Students' Union is Local 24.
The RSU's ultimate goal is a high quality post-secondary education system that is accessible to all and that recognizes the legitimacy of student representation and the validity of student rights. The students’ union achieves this by undertaking educational programming, campaigns, lobbying and social events that enhance the university experience for its members and the community as a whole.
Read more about Ryerson Students' Union: About, National and Provincial Membership, Services, Graduate Students
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