About the AUS

The Arts Undergraduate Society of McGill University represents all Arts undergraduate students (those pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts & Science degree). Every Arts undergraduate student is automatically a member of the AUS. We are independent of McGill University.

We:

  • Represent student interests to the University, the government and other organizations
  • Maintain a student lounge in Leacock basement (B-12)
  • Plan events throughout the year, including our famoous Arts Frosh in August
  • Hold Pub Nights every Thursday in the Arts Lounge
  • Fund a magazine, Steps, and an online publication, Leacock's
  • Host a Graduate Schools Fair, Career Fair and Charity Fair
  • Manage the Arts SNAX tabagie in Leacock
  • Guide and fund departmental associations
  • Allocate money for student journals and special projects
  • Collect fees supporting a student work program and a capital improvement fund
  • Oversee fine arts initiatives including a Fine Arts Council and a theatre society
  • Spearhead a first-year council for Arts students
  • Run a summer phone and chat line for incoming students

 

What are the differences between the AUS and SSMU?

The Students' Society of McGill University represents all undergraduate students at McGill's downtown campus, and every undergraduate student is automatically a member of SSMU. The SSMU is larger and has a larger budget than the AUS. The AUS is not a part of SSMU, but both organizations partner in many initiatives that are beneficial to students. An important point to note is that as the largest faculty association, the AUS has a significant say in SSMU policy. It sends six representatives to sit on SSMU Council: the VP External, three Arts Representatives to SSMU and three Arts Senators.

 

Office hours

Our office hours could be found here.