Reasons to be in Student Government Association
Attention Missouri State students! SGA Senate Sessions are held every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in PSU 313. You can become a senator by applying on behalf of a student organization, or as either a representative-at-large or class representative. Campus organizations are allowed two senators to represent them, and you need 50 signatures from Missouri State Students to be a representative-at-large or class representative Students can also get involved by joining the Campus Judicial Board or as a Commissioner.
2025-2026 Cabinet Applications are open now! Receieve a $2,000 scholarship and networking opportunities! Have questions? Contact Student Body President-elect Collin Chastain at Crc898s@MissouriState.edu.
Senator & commissioner applications for the 2024-2025 year are available now!
Learn more about the Campus Judicial Board!
If you have any questions or concerns please email mostatesga@gmail.com.
Background
The Student Government Association was officially formed in 1921 as a representative body to the university, though it was then called the Student Council. In the 1950s, the organization became known as the Student Senate, and by spring 1962 it was titled the Student Government Association. The legislative branch is still often referred to as the Student Senate (Senate).
Composition of the SGA
SGA, like our United States Federal Government, is separated into three branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. It is important to remember that, like our U.S. Government, SGA follows a separation of powers. This means that members of the Executive Branch are to have little to do with the affairs of the Legislative and Judicial Branches. The same is expected of the other two branches.
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