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Candidacies for the Office and Body Elections

Election Proposals

The election proposals are published at the intranet of the University of Potsdam. Access is only possible from the UP network or via UP-VPN.

Candidate yourself

All members of the University of Potsdam can run for elections in their status group and constituency. The form for this can be found at the bottom of this page during the candidate nomination period.

Procedure of the Candidacy

  1. Read up on the rights and duties of the relevant offices and bodies
  2. Check for yourself whether you meet the eligibility requirements
  3. Fill in the candidacy form (see below) (as an individual or list of candidates)

    In case the candidacy is not submitted online please continue with the following steps:
  4. Sign the candidacy form
  5. Submit the original form by the deadline to the election commissioner in charge

    Please note the opening hours of the buildings, as not all mailboxes are located outside the buildings. Allow enough time to find the correct mailbox.

The application forms for each candidacy can be found below during the application period.

  • Link to the online form
  • Analog form for candidates
  • Analog form for lists