Department of Governmental Affairs

On behalf of the 53rd Student Government Senate Term at the University of South Florida, we extend our sincerest of salutations to all who share our sense of pride and passion for Bulls Country. We are excited about this year and all that will be accomplished by our Student Government to better the USF experience for the student body. We are committed to campus involvement and believe being involved will enhance your student experience. Your elected representatives of Student Government are the vessel from which positive impacts on your student life are made.

As the legislative body of Student Government, we are responsible for the annual allocation of roughly over $14 million dollars, which is collected from the Activity and Service fees (A&S) that every student pays. These allocations fund entities such as your Campus Recreation Center, the Marshall Student Center, Campus Activities Board, University Lecture Series, Stampede of Service, and Homecoming; as well as over two hundred different diverse student organizations.

To be part of the Senate, you must be elected into a seat for your college. Elections occur mid-fall and spring.

Additionally, we have five Senate Committees that have many different responsibilities. These duties range from student organization funding to interacting and aiding student advocacy and representation. Along with the committee chairs the Senate President and Senate President Pro-Tempore make up the Senate Executive committee.

During both the Fall & Spring terms, the Student Senate meets every Tuesday at 6:00PM in The Chambers, located on the fourth floor of the Marshall Student Center. We invite you to attend a session and see the dedication and commitment that your fellow students, elected representatives, have in serving the students at the University of South Florida. If you are unable to attend, please review official documents for all pertinent information. In addition, the Senate Office is located on the 4th floor of the Student Life Tower, Room 4308D.