Ways to Get Involved with SGA

Whether you're interested in volunteering at a campus tradition, representing your fellow students, or serving in a leadership position, there are numerous ways to participate in Auburn's Student Government Association.

Volunteer with SGA

Looking to get involved without committing to a full-year position? SGA offers opportunities for students to contribute to campus events and traditions.

• Hey Day: Help celebrate one of Auburn's longest-standing traditions by volunteering to distribute nametags and encourage campus-wide participation.
• Shaker Distribution: Volunteer to help distribute spirit shakers to students at designated Auburn athletic events.
• Additional Volunteer Opportunities: SGA periodically offers students opportunities to assist with campus programs, initiatives, and special events.

Check AUinvolve and SGA's official communication channels for current opportunities.

Apply to Serve

Students interested in a more sustained role can apply for appointed or selected positions within SGA. Opportunities include:

• Lobby Board: Represent student interests through engagement with government officials and advocacy concerning higher education.
• Freshman Forum: Introduces first-year students to SGA through leadership development, service, and campus involvement.
• Freshman Senate: Gives first-year students opportunities to represent their peers and participate in the student government Senate.
• SGA Cabinet: Supports the executive branch through committees and positions focused on campus initiatives, student services, and organizational operations. Applications generally open during the spring semester.
• Elections Council: Helps administer and oversee SGA elections in accordance with applicable election regulations.
• Judicial Board: Serves within SGA's judicial branch, reviewing matters under its jurisdiction.

Application periods and eligibility requirements vary by position. Students should consult official SGA announcements for current information.

Run for Office

Students can also serve SGA through elected positions, representing the student body and participating directly in campus governance.

SGA elections include major and minor elected positions, with opportunities to represent the student body at different levels.

• Miss Homecoming Elections: Held during the fall semester in conjunction with Auburn's Homecoming traditions.
• Spring SGA Elections: Held during the spring semester to elect student government representatives and officers.

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements and deadlines established in the applicable election regulations.

For more information, visit the SGA Elections page.

Turning Feedback Into Action

Your voice advances the Auburn Family, and SGA wants your input. Here are a few ways you can ask questions, make comments or suggestions, or voice concerns.

Auburn Answers

SGA's primary feedback system, Auburn Answers, is a way for you to voice your questions, comments, and concerns. To submit feedback please log in with your Auburn University username and password, then choose the relative category for your complaint, question, or suggestion.

Submit your complaint, question, or suggestion

Senate Open Forum

The SGA Student Senate is made up of 34 Senators, apportioned among every academic college, who represent the student body. Five committees within the Senate work to better student life. SGA's Student Senate meets weekly on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Anyone who wishes to address the Senate during Open Forum should email SGA Vice President, Buckley Nettles by noon the day of each Senate meeting.