Student Government Senators are tasked with representing a diverse Blazer Nation of over 11,000 Blazers. As an organization, Senators work in tandem with the SGA Executive Branch to ensure #VState students feel seen, heard, and valued.

The Senate has the unique responsibility of writing legislation expressing the official position of the student body. Senators also have the opportunity to weigh in on important decisions affecting students. The SGA Senate is also the most informed group of students on campus as SGA receives consistent updates from all university stakeholders. 

Within the organization, Senators are able to specialize in different areas in which they are passionate through service on focused committees.

These committees currently include:

  • Campus Wellness Committee: focused on the mental and physical wellness of all students.
  • Safety and Parking Committee: focused on all issues including campus safety and parking.
  • Student Engagement Committee: focused on improving campus life for all students.
  • Strategic Communications Committee: focused on informing students through digital platforms and online content. 
  • Graduate Committee: made up of Graduate Senators that focus on students obtaining their Graduate Degrees. 
  • Blazer Allocation Committee: focused on managing the Blazer allocation account
  • Senators can also find leadership roles within the Senate through both appointments and elections. Many SGA Senators also serve alongside faculty and staff on various University Committees

Requirements: 

  • 2.5 Cumulative GPA
  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Good Standing with the Office of Student Conduct
  • Attendance at weekly SGA Meetings.
  • Monthly service/event hours (on average opportunity for 10 hours each month. Opportunities for earning hours are largely flexible)

Opportunities for Entry:

  • Qualification and election in the Spring election.
  • Filling of Vacancy through the application, petition, and senate approval.