Calendar of the Corporation
There are essentially three phases during the semester when the Student Council makes and publishes its decisions.
These phases are preceded by the proposal period when the associations submit their proposals, and are followed by the various steps of the Student Referendum process.
Other important dates each semester are the first and last days of the period during which Student Initiatives can be launched.
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Student corporation Calendar - Autumn semester 2024
When
What
2 September
Submission of the project proposal phase.
Recognized student associations can start submitting proposals to the Student Council.
All students can submit an idea.Student Initiative phase opens
Students may now begin to launch Student Initiatives.26 September
Student Council decisions – PACKAGE 1
The Student Council meets and approves its first decisions package for the semester, evaluating proposals received from student associations and proposing its own projects. These decisions are published in the List of Decisions, at which point there is a 15-day window to launch opposing Student Referendums.6 October
The proposal phase ends for associations
After this date, student associations can no longer submit proposals to the Student Council for the semester.10 October
Student Council decisions – PACKAGE 2
Publication of the second decisions package for the semester in the List of Decisions, regarding the second package proposals received and its projects. There is a 15-day window to launch opposing Student Referendums.10 October
First deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 1
After this date, Student Referendums can no longer be launched against decisions in Package 1. Any Student Referendums are published in the List of Referendums and signatures can start to be collected.16 October
The student Initiative phase closes
After this date, Student initiatives can no longer be submitted for the semester.24 October
Student Council decisions – PACKAGE 3
Publication of the third decisions package for the semester in the List of Decisions, regarding the third package proposals received and its projects. There is a 15-day window to launch opposing Student Referendums.24 October
First deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 2
After this date, Student Referendums can no longer be launched against decisions in Package 2. Any Referendums are published in the List of Referendums and signatures can start to be collected.24-26 October
(Potential) vote on any decisions subject to mandatory Student Referendum
The Student General Assembly (all USI Bachelor's and Master's students) votes on any decisions made by the Student Council that are subject to mandatory Student Referendum.31 October
Second deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 1
By this date, 230 signatures must have been gathered for any Student Referendums launched against Student Council decisions in Package 1. Any Referendum that has garnered 230 signatures will be put to the vote.7 November
First deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 3
After this date, Student Referendums can no longer be launched against decisions in Package 3. Any Referendums are published in the List of Referendums and signatures can start to be collected.14 November
Second deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 2
By this date, 230 signatures must have been gathered for any Student Referendums launched against Student Council decisions in Package 2. Any Referendum that has garnered 230 signatures will be put to the vote.19- 22 November
(Potential) vote on opposing Student Referendums - PACKAGE 1
The Student General Assembly (all USI Bachelor's and Master's students) votes on any Student Referendums against Student Council decisions in Package 1, which garnered 230 signatures by the deadline.27 November
Second deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 3
By this date, 230 signatures must have been gathered for any Student Referendums launched against Student Council decisions in Package 3. Any Referendum that has garnered 230 signatures will be put to the vote.3-5 December
(Potential) vote on opposing Student Referendums - PACKAGE 2
The Student General Assembly (all USI Bachelor's and Master's students) votes on any Student Referendums against Student Council decisions in Package 2, which garnered 230 signatures by the deadline.17-19 December
(Potential) vote on opposing Student Referendums - PACKAGE 3
The Student General Assembly (all USI Bachelor's and Master's students) votes on any Student Referendums against Student Council decisions in Package 3, which garnered 230 signatures by the deadline.Unlike student Referendums, Student Initiatives are not connected to Student Council decisions; the deadline for collecting signatures runs from the date the Initiative is published in the List of Initiatives. Initiatives that garner 230 signatures within 40 days of publication in the List of Initiatives are generally put to the vote within 30 days of the deadline for submitting signatures.
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Corporation Calendar - Spring Semester 2024
What When 5 February Submission of the project proposal phase.
Recognized student associations can start submitting proposals to the Student Council.
All students can submit an idea.Student Initiative phase opens
Students may now begin to launch Student Initiatives.29 February Student Council decisions – PACKAGE 1
The Student Council meets and approves its first decisions package for the semester, evaluating proposals received from student associations and proposing its own projects. These decisions are published in the List of Decisions, at which point there is a 15-day window to launch opposing Student Referendums.3 March
The proposal phase ends for associations
After this date, student associations can no longer submit proposals to the Student Council for the semester.14 March Student Council decisions – PACKAGE 2
Publication of the second decisions package for the semester in the List of Decisions, regarding the second package proposals received and its projects. There is a 15-day window to launch opposing Student Referendums.14 March First deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 1
After this date, Student Referendums can no longer be launched against decisions in Package 1. Any Student Referendums are published in the List of Referendums and signatures can start to be collected.22 March The student Initiative phase closes
After this date, Student initiatives can no longer be submitted for the semester.28 March Student Council decisions – PACKAGE 3
Publication of the third decisions package for the semester in the List of Decisions, regarding the third package proposals received and its projects. There is a 15-day window to launch opposing Student Referendums.28 March First deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 2
After this date, Student Referendums can no longer be launched against decisions in Package 2. Any Referendums are published in the List of Referendums and signatures can start to be collected.4 April Second deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 1
By this date, 230 signatures must have been gathered for any Student Referendums launched against Student Council decisions in Package 1. Any Referendum that has garnered 230 signatures will be put to the vote.11 April First deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 3
After this date, Student Referendums can no longer be launched against decisions in Package 3. Any Referendums are published in the List of Referendums and signatures can start to be collected.16-18 April (Potential) vote on any decisions subject to mandatory Student Referendum
The Student General Assembly (all USI Bachelor's and Master's students) votes on any decisions made by the Student Council that are subject to mandatory Student Referendum.18 April Second deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 2
By this date, 230 signatures must have been gathered for any Student Referendums launched against Student Council decisions in Package 2. Any Referendum that has garnered 230 signatures will be put to the vote.23-24 April (Potential) vote on opposing Student Referendums - PACKAGE 1
The Student General Assembly (all USI Bachelor's and Master's students) votes on any Student Referendums against Student Council decisions in Package 1, which garnered 230 signatures by the deadline.2 May Second deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 3
By this date, 230 signatures must have been gathered for any Student Referendums launched against Student Council decisions in Package 3. Any Referendum that has garnered 230 signatures will be put to the vote.7-10 May (Potential) vote on opposing Student Referendums - PACKAGE 2
The Student General Assembly (all USI Bachelor's and Master's students) votes on any Student Referendums against Student Council decisions in Package 2, which garnered 230 signatures by the deadline.22-24 May (Potential) vote on opposing Student Referendums - PACKAGE 3
The Student General Assembly (all USI Bachelor's and Master's students) votes on any Student Referendums against Student Council decisions in Package 3, which garnered 230 signatures by the deadline.NB: Unlike student Referendums, Student Initiatives are not connected to Student Council decisions; the deadline for collecting signatures runs from the date the Initiative is published in the List of Initiatives. Initiatives that garner 230 signatures within 40 days of publication in the List of Initiatives are generally put to the vote within 30 days of the deadline for submitting signatures.
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Student corporation Calendar - Autumn semester 2023
When
What
4 September
2023Proposal phase opens for associations
Recognized student associations can start submitting proposals to the Student Council.Student Initiative phase opens
Students may now begin to launch Student Initiatives.28 September
2023Student Council decisions – PACKAGE 1
The student Council meet and approves its first decisions package for the semester, evaluating proposals received from student associations and proposing its own projects. The decisions are published in the List of Decisions. Starts the 15-day window to launch opposing Student Referendums.8 October
2023Proposal phase ends for associations
After this date, student associations can no longer submit proposals to the Student Council for the semester.12 October
2023Student Council decisions – PACKAGE 2
The Student Council meets and approves its second decisions package for the semester, evaluating proposals received from student associations and proposing its own projects. The decisions are published in the List of Decisions. Starts the 15-day window to launch opposing Student Referendums.12 October
2023First deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 1
After this date, Student Referendums can no longer be launched against decisions made by the Student Council on September 28 (Package 1). Any Student Referendums are published in the List of Referendums and signatures can start to be collected.18 October
2023Student Initiative phase closes
After this date Student initiatives can no longer be submitted for the semester.26 October
2023Student Council decisions – PACKAGE 3
The Student Council meets and approves its third decisions package for the semester, proposing its own projects. The decisions are published in the List of Decisions. Starts the 15-day window to launch opposing Student Referendums.26 October
2023First deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 2
After this date, Student Referendums can no longer be launched against decisions made by the Student Council on October 12 (Package 2). Any Referendums are published in the List of Referendums and signatures can start to be collected.26-28 October
2022(Potential) vote on any decisions subject to mandatory Student Referendum
The Student General Assembly (all USI Bachelor's and Master's students) votes on the decisions made by the Student Council that are subject to mandatory Student Referendum.2 November
2023Second deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 1
By this date, 230 signatures must have been gathered for any Student Referendums launched against Student Council decisions of September 28 (Package 1). Any Referendums that have garnered 230 signatures will be put to the vote.9 November
2023First deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 3
After this date, Student Referendums can no longer be launched against decisions made by the Student Council on October 26 (Package 3). Any Referendums are published in the List of Referendums and signatures can start to be collected.16 November
2023Second deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 2
By this date, 230 signatures must have been gathered for any Student Referendums launched against Student Council decisions of October 12 (Package 2). Any Referendums that have garnered 230 signatures will be put to the vote.21- 24 November
2023(Potential) vote on opposing Student Referendums - PACKAGE 1
The Student General Assembly (all USI Bachelor's and Master's students) votes on any Student Referendums against Student Council decisions of September 28 (Package 1) that garnered 230 signatures by the deadline.29 November
2023Second deadline for opposing Student Referendums – PACKAGE 3
By this date, 230 signatures must have been gathered for any Student Referendums launched against Student Council decisions of October 26 (Package 3). Any Referendums that have garnered 230 signatures will be put to the vote.5 December
2023(Potential) vote on opposing Student Referendums - PACKAGE 2
The Student General Assembly (all USI Bachelor's and Master's students) votes on any Student Referendums against Student Council decisions of October 12 (Package 2) that garnered 230 signatures by the deadline.19-21 December
2023(Potential) vote on opposing Student Referendums - PACKAGE 3
The Student General Assembly (all USI Bachelor's and Master's students) votes on any Student Referendums against Student Council decisions of October 26 (Package 3) that garnered 230 signatures by the deadline.NB: unlike Student Referendums, Student Initiatives are not connected to Student Council decisions; the deadline for collecting signatures runs from the date the Initiative is published on the List of Initiatives. Initiatives that garner 230 signatures within 40 days of publication in the List of Initiatives are generally put to the vote within 30 days of the deadline for submitting signatures.