The Graduate Senate is the representative body of the Graduate Student Government Association encompassing all organizations and programs. They meet regularly to act on legislation and provide a voice for graduate students. The Executive Vice President of GSGA serves as the Speaker of the Senate and actively participates in various groups within the University.
Senate Members:
- President of the Graduate Student Government Association
- Executive Vice President (Speaker of the Senate)
- Elected and Appointed Members of the Executive Council
- Graduate Program Representatives
- Senators (representatives of active chartered graduate organizations)
Fall 2026
All meetings are held in-person at 6:00pm ET in the Baur Executive Education Suite located in Cottrell Hall on Tuesdays unless otherwise noted. Online-only and hybrid programs may receive an exception by contacting GSGA at [email protected]. *Schedule subject to change with announcement by GSGA.
- August 18 at 6:00pm (GSGA Refresher) *Mandatory Callicutt Life Skills Theater, Congdon Hall
- September 8 at 6:00pm
- September 22 at 6:00pm
- October 20 at 6:00pm (Graduate Community Affairs Board) *Mandatory Callicutt Life Skills Theater, Congdon Hall
- October 27 at 6:00pm
- November 10 at 6:00pm
- December 1 at 6:00pm
Bills must be submitted by Thursday at 5:00pm ET the week prior to the GSGA Senate meeting. It must be fully approved by the organization President and Advisor by Friday at 5:00pm ET to be included in the GSGA Senate meeting agenda. It is the organization’s responsibility to make sure all parties have approved it by the established deadlines.
Guidelines:
- Programs or Organizations that hope to receive funding for an event/trip in GSGA must submit a bill detailing the request and follow the appropriate travel and procurement process.
- Requisitions submitted to the Business Office may take 2 weeks to process, so plan to submit requisitions for an approved bill at least 4 weeks prior to the event or trip. It is recommended to begin planning for your trip a minimum of 6 weeks in advance.
Meetings take place in-person where all Senators and general audience members of the GSGA meetings are expected to wear appropriate attire for a business meeting. Active engagement in the meeting is expected, including any virtual participants with their camera on for the duration of the meeting.
For Organizations to remain active, they must attend a minimum of six (6) of the scheduled meetings of the Graduate Student Government Association per semeseter.
Organization/Program Attendance
Organizations and programs may view their attendance through the link below. Attendance requirements are in place to ensure good standing organization status and the ability to submit budgets and/or bills.
GSGA Program-Organization Attendance