ASWSU Elections

Each Spring semester, ASWSU holds elections for the executive and legislative branches. Please follow ASWSU on social or email aswsu.elections@wsu.edu for more information.

Cast Your Vote

Polls will be open March 5 & 6

The Debates

Each year ASWSU President and Vice President candidates participate in two debates. The Multicultural Debate is where candidates address issues and needs specific to the WSU multicultural student community. The general debate is where candidates address the issues and needs of the entire WSU student community. All WSU students are welcome to attend both debates.

Multicultural Q&A

Ask your ASWSU presidential candidates questions about how they plan to address the issues and needs specific to the WSU multicultural student community. All WSU students are welcome to attend!

6:00 PM, Thursday, February 22nd, CUB 204

General Q&A

The ASWSU General Q&A is an opportunity for the candidates to address the issues and needs of the entire WSU student community. All WSU students are welcome to attend!

6:00 PM, Thursday, February 29th, CUB 204

Chinook Fee Increase Initiative

The Chinook mandatory fee has not increased since the facility opened in 2017. The proposed $5/semester increase will help the Chinook adjust to rising costs and declining revenues.

The proposed increase will:

Allow the Chinook to maintain its current hours of operation, maintenance, and custodial support.
Maintain student employment at existing levels. The Chinook employs about 125 students each year.
Help the Chinook offer the same great programming and spaces to students.
Assist in covering the $1.92 million annual bond payment.

Declining fee collection has already affected Chinook hours and operations. In 2023-24, for the first time since it opened, the Chinook reduced facility hours. To further lower its operating losses, the Chinook will be closed for summer 2024.

Learn more about the Chinook fee increase.

Read ASWSU Senate Referendum 53 - 01: Referendum Concerning the Modification of Student Chinook Fee