Join Student Government

We are Baylor's leading problem solvers...

Dating back to 1914, Student Government is Baylor's primary student-based advocacy organization, working jointly with institutional leadership to support the realization of Baylor's mission and strengthen the undergraduate experience.

We rely on student leaders motivated by service and affinity for Baylor to advance the organization's work.

Important Dates

Feb. 9: Filing opens

March 2: Interest meeting; Foster 124, 6:00 PM

March 2: Filing Closes at 11:59 PM

March 17: Mandatory candidate meeting, 7:00 PM, Marrs McLean Science 301 (candidate must send a representative who can be present for the duration of the meeting if the candidate cannot attend in person)

March 19: Student Body Officer campaigning begins

March 26: All other positions allowed to begin campaigning

April 1-2: Elections

April 2: Election results announced in the evening

Open Positions

These are positions you can file for.

Student Body Officer (Internal Vice President, External Vice President, Student Body President)

Senator (sophomore, junior, and senior; each class has 13 available positions; freshman class elections occur in the fall)

Permanent Class Officers (two positions that represent the graduating class in perpetuity)

Information

Contact the Electoral Commissioner for questions at StuGovElections@baylor.edu.

Eligibility

Students interested in joining Student Government through appointment or election must adhere to the following foundational requirements.

Members must qualify under Student Activities academic eligibility requirements: "In order to hold a leadership position in an organization, a student must have and maintain a cumulative minimum grade point average of 2.67 and a current minimum grade point average of 2.00."
Members must maintain good standing with the university, per the institution's honor code and Baylor Judicial Affairs.
Successful candidates for any position in Student Government are typically driven by their affinity for Baylor, a strong sense of civic duty, an openness to civil discourse, and a desire to serve the student body. Student Government is a team endeavor and requires a willingness to work within diverse groups in order to achieve a common goal.
All members pay dues, which are set by the Student Body Officers annually. Students who cannot pay dues because of personal financial circumstances are afforded a waiver.
Student Government members must be undergraduates. Graduate students seeking to serve in a similar capacity are encouraged to contact the Graduate Student Association.

Important Documents

Electoral Code (governs the election and campaigning process)

Student Body Constitution

We advise reviewing the Senate Bylaws prior to registering so you are familiar with the position.

Organizational Structure

Executive Branch

Members of the executive branch are administrators, working within the institution's structure to make change and strengthen the student experience.

The executive branch consists of the offices of the Student Body President, who oversees the entire organization and represents the student body to Baylor's senior leadership, and the External Vice President, who works to represent student needs outside the university. Both positions have a number of leadership roles beneath them where you can serve.

Click here to learn more about the executive branch.

Legislative Branch

Student Senate functions as the legislative branch of Student Government, focusing on passing legislation that advises university policy and practice, and allocating nearly $400,000 each year to campus projects, programs, and initiatives

The legislative body is comprised of 52 senators elected by the student body to represent each class. Within Student Senate, members are separated into five standing committees: Academic Affairs, Campus Improvements and Affairs, Finance, Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Operations and Procedures, and Public Relations.

Senate meets every Thursday evening, at 5:00 PM, in Foster 107. Meetings are open to students, faculty, and staff.

Click here to learn more about the legislative branch.

Judicial Branch

Student Court is the judicial branch of Student Government. It is composed of seven justices and two court clerks. Student Court interprets the official documents of Student Government and settles disputes among students and organizations. It also hears appeals concerning Baylor traffic tickets issued on campus.