Become a Senator!

There are two ways to become a Student Senator:

• Run for election:
  • Toward the end of the winter semester each year, the student body elects 32 of the 40 Senators for the upcoming academic year.
  • Any interested undergraduate or graduate student can secure a spot on the ballot by filling out an election packet and obtaining 100 student signatures and two faculty signatures. 
  • A university-wide election is held online.
  • 4 of the 40 seats are reserved for first-year and transfer students and are filled at the beginning of the fall semester.
  • 2 of the 40 seats are reserved for the Student Senate President and Vice President, which are voted on directly by the student body during the annual election. 
  • 1 of the 40 seats is reserved for an International Student Representative.
  • 1 of the 40 seats is reserved for a Graduate Student Representative.
• Apply for a vacant seat:
  • Students can apply for one of the 4 open seats in the fall, or as vacancies occur throughout the year.
  • Applicants applying for a vacant seat will interview with members of Senate Resources and Cabinet members.
  • Apply to join on our LakerLink today!