What is the GCR Role?

The Graduate Council Representative (GCR) serves as a vital bridge between graduate students and university administration. As a GCR, you’ll play a significant role in shaping graduate policies, advocating for graduate student needs, and ensuring that student perspectives are heard in important decision-making processes.

How to Get Involved:

• Attend an Interest Meeting to learn more about the role and responsibilities.

  • Interest Meeting #2 (more details coming soon) 

• Submit your nomination by January 24, 2025, through this nomination form. 

We are excited to announce that nominations for the Graduate Council Representative (GCR) Special Election are now open! This is your chance to serve as a key advocate for graduate and professional students at USC by representing their voices on the Graduate Council, which governs academic policies and procedures for graduate programs.

📆 Election Timeline:

• Monday, January 13, 2025 – Nominations Open

• Thursday, January 16, 2025  – Interest Meeting #1 (Zoom)

• TBD – Interest Meeting #2 (more details coming soon)

• 5 pm ET. Friday, January 24, 2025 – Nominations Close

• 9 am ET, Saturday, January 25, 2025 – Optional Campaigning Period Opens

• 5pm ET, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 – Optional Campaigning Period Closes

• 8 am ET, Monday, January 27, 2025 – Voting Opens

• 5 pm ET, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 – Voting Closes

• Wednesday, January 29, 2025 – Nominations Results Announced

Campaign Regulations

• 9 am ET, Saturday, January 25, 2025 – Optional Campaigning Period Opens
• 5 pm ET, Monday, January 28, 2025 – Optional Campaigning Period Closes

Have Questions?

Reach out to us (sogsa@mailbox.sc.edu) for more information. If you would like more information apart from what is listed on the website, please reach out to the members of our Election Commission, please reach out Zachery Burzee (zburzee@email.sc.edu) and Tempestt Johnson (tgavins@email.sc.edu).

Let your voice be heard! We look forward to your participation.