Presidential elections

Student Council Presidential Election Rules

Election Process Overview

• The election begins in Week 9 of the second semester each academic year.
• The authorized department announces the start of the election on the first working day, including:
  • Election stages
  • Requirements for candidates
  • Incentives for candidates

Nomination & Selection Process

• Students must submit their application and campaign program via email to info@newuu.uz by the end of Week 11.
• By Week 12, up to 10 candidates are selected, giving preference to those with an established campaign team.
• The Rector and Vice-Rectors conduct interviews in Week 12, selecting up to 5 final candidates.

Campaign & Election

• Candidates conduct campaign activities in Weeks 13-14.
• The university provides necessary facilities for campaigning.
• Voting takes place online via Google Forms during the first two working days of Week 15.
• All students have the right to vote (faculty and staff are not allowed to participate).
• If a candidate wins by the highest number of votes, they are elected.
• In case of a tie, a runoff election is held the next day.
• If there is still a tie, the Rector makes the final decision.

Election Validity & Inauguration

• The election is valid if at least 40% of students If not, it is reorganized.
• Any attempt to manipulate votes or disrupt the election is considered a serious violation.

The inauguration ceremony takes place on the first working day of Week 16, where the elected President receives the official Student Council President badge.