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Represent Institute

Unlock your leadership potential

Applications now open! Apply for Represent Institute 2025 by June 1.

Calling all elected and appointed student leaders at the University of Toronto! Join the Represent Student Leadership Institute, a dynamic 2-day conference designed exclusively for student representatives like you. Whether you’re shaping campus policies, planning events, or leading your organization, this institute is your springboard to success.

Key features:

  • Engaging Workshops: Dive deep into essential leadership themes including Event Planning, EDI, conflict resolution and democratic leadership
  • Fireside Chats: Connect directly with university administrators and decision-makers while networking with fellow student government leaders

Participation counts towards your Co-Curricular Record (CCR).

Represent Institute Eligibility

This institute is for U of T students who hold elected or appointed leadership positions on student groups, such as:

  • Tri-campus or campus wide student group (e.g. UTSU, UTSC, UTM, APUS, ASSU)
  • College or faculty student society (e.g. KPEUA, ENGSoc, VUSAC)
  • Course union (e.g. CINSSU, NSSA)
  • Residence council (e.g. IRC, WRC)
  • Hart House Committee
  • Governing Council

Mark Your Calendar for Represent Institute 2025

Date: Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21 (In-person)
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Student Commons, Room 556

Kick off your year as a student leader with confidence and clarity. Forge meaningful connections with peers from across all three U of T campuses, engage directly with university administrators, and deepen your understanding of key topics like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Communication & Conflict Resolution, Promotion & Outreach, and more.

Student Team

Jasnoor Sandhu

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Represent Institute Chair 2025

I’m honoured to be the Represent Institute Chair for 2025. Over the past year, I had the pleasure of serving as Vice-President Campus Life for the UTM Students’ Union (UTMSU). My responsibilities included planning and executing various events to enhance student experience at UTM, including Orientation Week! Additionally, I acted as the primary liaison for over 120 campus groups, overseeing their needs and facilitating their initiatives. As the acting chair of UTMSU Clubs Committee, I led the review and approval process for club recognition and funding proposals.

Status: Undergraduate

Check out the 2024-2025 Institute Package (PDF).

Apply for Represent Institute 2025

1. Get notified

Applications open on May 1, 2025. Submit the interest form to get a reminder when it’s time to apply.

2. Apply by June 1

Submit your application between May 1 and June 1, 2025. Space is limited, so be sure to apply early.

3. Confirm your spot by June 2

All applicants (including those selected and waitlisted) will be notified by June 2. If selected, you must confirm your spot by June 5. Final confirmations will be sent by June 8.

4. Attend the required Meet & Greet

All accepted participants are required to attend a Virtual Meet & Greet on Monday, June 16 or Tuesday, June 17 from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. This session will help you connect with fellow student leaders and prepare for the Institute.

5. Attend the Represent Institute 2025

Participate in the Represent Institute on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Student Commons, Room 556.