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Student leaders at Represent Institute 2025.

Represent Institute

Unlock your leadership potential

Applications are now open! Apply today!

Calling all elected and appointed student leaders at the University of Toronto! Join the Represent Student Leadership Institute, a dynamic 2-day conference designed exclusively for student representatives like you. Whether you’re shaping campus policies, planning events, or leading your organization, this institute is your springboard to success.

Key features:

  • Engaging Workshops: Dive deep into essential leadership themes including Event Planning, EDI, conflict resolution and democratic leadership
  • Fireside Chats: Connect directly with university administrators and decision-makers while networking with fellow student government leaders

Participation counts towards your Co-Curricular Record (CCR).

Represent Institute Eligibility

This institute is for U of T students who hold elected or appointed leadership positions on student groups, such as:

  • Tri-campus or campus wide student group (e.g. UTSU, UTSC, UTM, APUS, ASSU)
  • College or faculty student society (e.g. KPEUA, ENGSoc, VUSAC)
  • Course union (e.g. CINSSU, NSSA)
  • Residence council (e.g. IRC, WRC)
  • Hart House Committee
  • Governing Council

Mark Your Calendar for Represent Institute 2025

Date: Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 (In-person)
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Student Commons, Room 556/558

Kick off your year as a student leader with confidence and clarity. Forge meaningful connections with peers from across all three U of T campuses, engage directly with university administrators, and deepen your understanding of key topics like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Communication & Conflict Resolution, Promotion & Outreach, and more.

Student Team

Shennel Simpson

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Represent Institute Chair 2026

Hiya everyone, my name is Shennel and I’m super excited to be the Represent Institute Chair this year! I’m passionate about youth engagement, health equity, and youth job security.

I’ve served as one of the Undergraduate Representatives for UTSC’s Campus Council for three (soon four) years. I also serve as an Undergraduate Representative on UTSC’s Working Circle, EDI BioSci Committee, and Undergraduate Psychology EDI Committee. I primarily help plan and facilitate events, review policies and statistics concerning hiring, retention, and enrollment in various departments, and oversee campus-specific issues and budgets. Outside of that, I regularly post job and volunteering opportunities, along with scholarships, skill-building programs, and networking/career events on my socials.

I can’t wait to meet and grow with you all!

Check out the last year’s Institute Package (PDF).

Apply to Represent Institute 2026

Apply to Represent Institute 2026 by May 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Selection & Confirmation

All applicants — including those selected and waitlisted — will be notified by June 3. If selected, you must confirm your spot by June 5. Final confirmations will be sent by June 10.

Attend the Required Meet & Greet

All accepted participants are required to attend a Virtual Meet & Greet on Tuesday, June 16 or Wednesday, June 17 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. This session will help you connect with fellow student leaders and prepare for the Institute.

Join Us In Person

Participate in the Represent Institute on Friday, June 19  and Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Student Commons, Room 556/558.