How to Get Involved

Join a Committee

Check out our committee schedule and a description of what committees are. These are all open committees, so you can just pop on in!

Attend Board Meetings

We have board meetings two Mondays a month at 6pm, which are live streamed via our Facebook page. You can see past minutes and upcoming agendas, too.

Volunteer with Us

We’re looking for many awesome volunteers throughout the year, and especially at the beginning of the term!

UVSS Statements

UVSS Statement on Preserving Pesticide Regulations

The UVSS is committed to upholding all of our core values, including environmental sustainability. The recent passing of Bill C-30, and the possible introduction of Division 13 of Bill C-31, directly contradict this goal. To uphold our commitment, we want to share the impacts of these bills and what they mean for students.

Click here to read the full statement.

UVSS Commitment to Preventing  Sexualised violence this Halloween and Beyond

As we head into Halloween weekend, one of the highest-risk times of year for sexualized violence, the UVSS Board of Directors calls on our entire student body to commit to active prevention and community care, this weekend and moving forward.

Click here to read the full statement.

UVSS Statement for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day of remembrance for the lives lost, those who survived residential schools across this country and the lasting harm caused by them and other similar colonial policies. This day is supposed to be uncomfortable, as this history is uncomfortable and unlivable for many Indigenous people. No set of words can undo the harm, but we offer them with humility and a commitment to listen, learn, and act, so that there is less cause for suffering in future generations.

Click here to read the full statement.

Health and Dental Plan

Who’s Covered?

Undergrad students who are members of the UVSS and are registered in at least 3 units of on-campus classes in September or January including co-op or distance students are automatically covered by the UVSS Enhanced Health & Dental Plan.

Two Coverage Options?

UVSS Members now have access to a flexible benefit model that offers students two different coverage options, the Enhanced Plan (higher coverage at higher cost) and the Basic Plan (lower coverage at lower cost).

Change of Coverage

Choose your coverage plan , mix and match portions of both, or opt out during the Change-of-Coverage Period each year.

  • Fall: August 24th to September 22nd
  • Winter: December 22nd to January 22nd

Visit Alumo for more info.