Alumni Trustees

Pursuant to the Charter and Bylaws, nine Trustees are elected by Penn State alumni and former students of the University. Trustee terms are staggered so that the terms of three Trustees elected by alumni expire each year. The procedures for the election of Trustees by Alumni are set forth in the Elections Appendix to the ByLaws.

Nominations for the alumni trustee election begin at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

How do I nominate someone? You will receive a nomination ballot if you are a Penn State alumnus/alumna, we have a valid email address on file for you, and you have not otherwise opted out of Penn State communications. Alumni will receive an email to their email address on file at Penn State or may access the nomination ballot at PennStateVotes.com.
When you receive the nomination ballot, add the name(s) of your candidate(s) to the online nomination form. You have until 5:00 p.m. (ET) on February 4 to nominate candidates.

What if I don’t receive the email or cannot access the weblink? The ballot email will be sent from PennStateVotes@yeselections.com. If you do not receive the nomination ballot to your email address on file with Penn State, please check your spam or junk mail folders. If you cannot access the ballot via email or at PennStateVotes.com, please contact YesElections at PennStateVotes@yeselections.com or call 855-820-7021.

When is the actual election? Election ballots will be emailed beginning Monday, April 21. Alumni have until 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, May 8 to cast their vote.

How does a candidate qualify to be on the election ballot? Candidates who receive 50 nominations, submit all required documents, and are qualified will have their names placed on the election ballot. The Requirements for Trustees of Penn State University may be found here.

The 2024 Alumni Trustee election Demographic Report can be found here.

Protocols for Campaigning, Use of University Social Media Platforms and Use of Alumni Records may be found here.