Overview 

The University of Alberta Students’ Union is a high-capacity, student-run organization representing 36,742 undergraduates at the University of Alberta, delivering a broad, above-average suite of student services and supports through its Students’ Union Building and dedicated programs. It demonstrates strong performance in advocacy and representation, securing concrete gains on tuition, affordability, mental health funding, transit, and housing through campus, municipal, and federal engagement. Its club system is large and well-supported, with hundreds of recognized student groups benefiting from central recognition, grants, and training that foster leadership and community. Overall, UASU performs well across services, advocacy, and clubs, while continuing to face pressure to demonstrate its long-term strategic vision, and maintain sustained financial resilience.