Overview

The Student Government Association offers multiple pathways for students to participate in leadership, representation, and campus decision-making. Students may serve on the Executive Board, in the Student Senate, or as a representative for a recognized student organization through the Assembly of Student Organizations.

Executive Board

The Executive Board serves as the executive leadership of the Student Government Association. Members oversee governance, funding, campus initiatives, and institutional representation.

Executive Board officers are elected during the spring semester in accordance with SGA election procedures. Certain positions may be filled through appointment and are subject to confirmation by the Student Senate.

Officers serve a one academic year term beginning at the conclusion of the spring semester and ending at the following spring graduation.

Eligibility Requirements

President

• Must have served as a Student Senator for at least two semesters and served at least one semester on the Executive Board
• Must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours
• Must maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
• Must be in good disciplinary and financial standing

Vice President, Chairperson of the Senate, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Community, Academic Fund Board Chair, and Chief Enhancement Officer

• Must have served at least two semesters as a Student Senator or one semester on the Executive Board
• Must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours
• Must maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
• Must be in good disciplinary and financial standing

Parliamentarian, Secretary, and Chief Marketing Officer

• Must have served at least one semester as a Student Senator
• Must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours
• Must maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
• Must be in good disciplinary and financial standing

Officers may not hold conflicting paid roles within SGA-funded organizations.

Student Senate

The Student Senate serves as the legislative body of the SGA. Senators represent academic governance units, at-large members of the student body, and designated student constituencies.

Senators serve a one academic year term. Senators are expected to attend biweekly meetings, serve on at least one committee, and actively represent their assigned academic unit or constituency.

Senator Requirements

• Must be a full-time undergraduate student
• Must maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
• Must remain in good disciplinary and financial standing
• Must fulfill committee service requirements

*For the upcoming academic year (2026-2027), SGA will assist in guiding the selection process for Senators. In future years, academic governance units may coordinate nominations through faculty leadership. Students interested in serving are encouraged to contact their department head or faculty within their academic unit and monitor SGA communications for selection announcements.

Assembly of Student Organizations

The Assembly of Student Organizations represents all SGA-recognized student organizations.

Each recognized organization designates an SGA Representative, typically selected internally through the organization’s leadership structure. This representative serves as the liaison between the organization and SGA.

Assembly Representatives are responsible for attending required meetings if the organization receives funding, maintaining organizational standing, and communicating SGA information back to their organization.

Students interested in serving as an organization’s SGA Representative should contact the leadership of the organization they are a part of or wish to represent.

University Committee Appointments

SGA appoints students to serve on various University committees in areas such as academics, finance, inclusion, athletics, curriculum, and student conduct.

Appointment opportunities are announced during the academic year. Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing to be considered.

Attend a Meeting

Student Senate and Assembly meetings are open to all members of the Student Association. Students may attend, observe deliberations, and raise concerns during designated portions of meetings.

Meeting dates and times are available on the Student Government Association page on UEngage.