Get Involved
Are you interested in advancing dining options on campus? Do you enjoy event planning? Or, are you passionate about issues such as mental health accessibility or diversity and inclusion? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you should become a part of the conversation and join one of the many parts of Student Government! For information regarding the 2024 Elections process, download the Elections Packet below.
Join the Senate
If you’re an upper-class student at WFU…
Upper-class elections occur in the spring of each year and candidates run on behalf of their entire grade or for an executive position.
Individuals who do not wish to run for a position or are unsuccessful in getting elected via the elections process are encouraged to apply for appointment. The Senatorial Appointment committee is chaired by the SG Chief of Staff Abby Lecrone (lecrae20@wfu.edu) and consists of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Elections Commission, the two appointed Co-Chairs of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and the President of Student Government.
If you’re a first-year student at WFU…
Unlike all other elections, first-year elections occur in the fall of the year, a few weeks after arrival to campus. Freshmen candidates run on behalf of their residence hall for a senator position in Student Government. The number of positions per residence hall vary each year and are allotted based on residence hall population.
There are no requirements to run for Student Government other than being dedicated to the betterment of our community. We are committed to representing the interests of all students and need representation from all grades, fields of study, and identities.
The First Year Elections Process is currently underway. Please view the Elections Packet to learn key dates, position criteria, campaign guidelines, and more important details.
Individuals who do not wish to run for a position or are unsuccessful in getting elected via the elections process are encouraged to apply for appointment. The Senatorial Appointment committee is chaired by the SG Chief of Staff Abby Lecrone (lecrae20@wfu.edu) and consists of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Elections Commission, the two appointed Co-Chairs of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and the President of Student Government.
Join the Student Budget Advisory Committee (SBAC)
The Student Budget Advisory Committee, known as SBAC, is an independent branch of Student Government. Throughout the year, SBAC is charged with allocating operating budgets for all chartered student organizations and overseeing the way these funds are spent. To this end, the Committee hears and votes on funding requests weekly, in addition to operating budget requests in the Spring semester.
This is a perfect opportunity for students interested in finance, funding, and budgets but are not seeking a senator position. Applications for SBAC will open May 2023.
Other
For students not wishing to formally join Student Government, other opportunities include: attending Senate meetings from 7-9pm in Benson 401, reaching out to S.G. co-chairs or senators on issues pertinent to the student body, or creating partnerships between SG and other Student Organizations.
Please feel free to contact us at wakesg@wfu.edu if you have any questions about running for a position or getting involved with Student Government or its various components.