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Student Government Association (SGA)

The South Georgia Institute Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the official voice of the student body, representing student interests and advocating on their behalf. SGA offers students a structured platform to express their ideas, address concerns, and actively contribute to the betterment of campus life.

The mission of SGA is to promote leadership, integrity, and community engagement by fostering self-respect, self-esteem, and a strong sense of personal responsibility among students. Through open dialogue and collaborative efforts, SGA works to strengthen the relationship between students, faculty, and administration.

SGA is the primary governing body for student activities and plays a vital role in shaping the student experience. Members of SGA are elected by their peers and include:

President
Vice President
Secretary-Treasurer
Three Sophomore Senators
Three Freshman Senators

SGA meetings are held weekly during the Fall and Spring semesters and function as open forums where all students are welcome to attend and voice their opinions. Students are encouraged to bring forward any concerns, ideas, or proposals to their elected representatives.

By participating in SGA, students have the opportunity to influence campus policies, lead initiatives, and serve as a bridge between the student body and South Georgia Institute’s leadership.

To learn more about the works of the SGA, take a look at the SGA Constitution.

Interested in becoming a member of the Student Government Association?

In order to run for office, you must have thirty (30) semester hours of credit, 6 of which must have been earned at South Georgia Institute, and a 2.0 grade point average. Each candidate must be enrolled for three (3) or more semester hours to hold office. The status of academic or disciplinary warning or probation disqualifies an officeholder from office. If you qualify, the dates below are the election times:

Three sophomore senators will be elected on the second (2nd) Tuesday of April in the spring semester. Three freshmen senators will be elected on the second (2nd) Tuesday of September in the fall semester.
President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer - The President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer will be elected in a general election to be held during the spring semester of each academic year.

To run for office, you must achieve 150 signatures on the SGA Petition (PDF). This will show that you have the ability to be a voice for our students.