Ways to Get Involved

Thank you for your interest in the Grand Valley State University Student Senate. There are many ways that you can become involved with us!

Student Senators at our table at Campus Life Night
Senator elects being sworn in after appointment
Student Senators pose on the library roof during a facilities tour

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.
    • 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. 
    • 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!


Page last modified August 5, 2024