2026 Appointed Membership Applications Opening Soon
A link to the application will be available here once each application period begins.
Learn more about the available seats below and visit the FAQ pages to help you prepare for your application.
Key Dates 2026
- February 17 - March 6 - UTM & UTSC Community/Alumni Application Period
- March 9-26 - Boards and Tribunal Co-opted Application Period
- May - UTM/UTSC Applicants Notified of Results
- June - Boards and Tribunal Applicants Notified of Results
About APPOINTED MembersHIP
Each year, the Governing Council invites applications for appointed positions on various governance bodies. These volunteer roles offer a meaningful opportunity to contribute to University governance and help ensure that a diversity of voices and experiences are represented in decision-making.
There are two appointed membership application periods: one for UTM & UTSC Community/Alumni Membership and one for Co-opted Membership. Both involve an application and evaluation stage, but differ in who can apply and the governance bodies available.
UTM & UTSC Community/Alumni Membership
The UTM & UTSC Community/Alumni Membership application process opens every February and is available to alumni and community members who have demonstrated close ties with the University through volunteering, partnerships, or other forms of engagement.
The following seats are available in the Winter 2026 application process:
| Governance Body |
Alumni and Community Members* |
|---|---|
| UTM Campus Council | 3 |
| UTM Campus Affairs Committee | 2 |
| UTSC Campus Council | 2 |
| UTSC Campus Affairs Committee | 1 |
* Seats may be filled by either alumni or community members.
Co-opted Membership
The Co-opted Membership (non-Governing Council appointed members) application period follows and is open to administrative staff, alumni, community members and students (both undergraduate and graduate).
Students may also apply for a position on the University Tribunal, which benefits from the unique perspectives students bring to the deliberative process.
The following seats are available in the Winter 2026 application process:
| Governance Body | Administrative Staff | Alumni | Students | Community Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Board | 1 | 1-2 | 12 | 0 |
| Business Board | Up to 1 | Up to 6* | Up to 1 | Up to 6* |
| University Affairs Board | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| University Tribunal | 0 | 0 | Up to 15 | 0 |
* These seats may be filled by either alumni or community members.
CRITERIA
Candidates are assessed based on:
- Involvement in and contribution to the University
- Governance experience
- Commitment to active participation, preparation, and attendance
- Sound judgment and integrity
- Effective communication skills
APPLICATION
An online application form is available on this webpage during application periods.
Applicants are asked to provide details on their relevant experience, as well as a statement that explains their interest in University governance.
The online application form takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
EVALUATION & SELECTION
Applications are reviewed by selection committees. The selection committees make recommendations to each of the Boards, Councils, or Committees to which candidates have applied.
Further to the University of Toronto’s priorities related to inclusion and representation on governing bodies, the Governing Council expects members of its selection committees to complete unconscious bias training prior to their deliberations.
Other Ways to Get Involved
There are several ways to participate in University governance. You can get involved through the election process or by attending open meetings to observe presentations and discussions. These opportunities are a great way to learn how the University functions.
