About

The Computer Science Student Union (CSSU) represents over 5000 Computer Science students who are either taking a Computer Science course or are part of a Computer Science program at the University of Toronto St. George campus. We are a student-governed body that receives funding from the Arts & Science Students' Union, the Department of Computer Science, and our union store. The description of the structure, rules, and processes of the CSSU are described in our constitution. The primary goal of the CSSU team is to improve the academic, social, and professional lives of computer science students. We pursue that goal via:

• Social Activities: organizing social events to help students in making friends in their program and form networks of mutual support.
• Professional Development: providing students with networking and professional skill development opportunities to facilitate success in their careers.
• Academic Opportunities: presenting resources and opportunities to help students embed themselves in the world of academic computer science and share their work with their peers.
• Undergrad and Department Liaison: empowering students in their studies and advocating for their interests at the departmental, faculty, and university levels.

You can visit us in room BA2250 in the Bahen Centre for Information Technology or email us at executive@cssu.ca. See Office Hours.

Executive Council

Members of the Executive Council are elected by the student body to serve one-year terms. These student leaders are responsible for organizing the CSSU's events and initiatives to support undergraduate students.

Cynthia Sa

President

Pratibha Thakur

Vice President

Aditya- I mean Jason Barahan

Treasurer

Yanzhen Chen

VP External

Zach Muir

VP Internal

Aviraj Newatia

VP Academic

General Council

General Council member are volunteers appointed by the Executive Council to assist with our initiatives and be leaders in the community. We have yet to appoint all members of the General Council for the 2025-26 academic year. Keep an eye out for updates to the application process.

Office Operations

The CSSU proudly maintains a student lounge in BA 2250 in which students can hang out, network, play games, ask questions, and study. Office Operations volunteers, or Office Ops, help manage the lounge, kitchenette, gaming centre, and study spaces. They also assist in answering questions and directing students to appropriate resources. Typically, Executive and General Council members also serve Office Ops shifts. See Office Hours.

Feedback Form

At the CSSU, we strive to foster an inclusive and welcoming community. As part of this effort, we greatly value the feedback of CSSU members. You can submit feedback to us about any aspect of our activities, past or present. The form is anonymous by default, but you may choose to include your name or contact email so we can follow up with you directly. All feedback is welcome!

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