Membership | Undergraduate Student Government | SIU

GENERAL MEMBERS:

Every student enrolled at SIU Carbondale is considered a member of the student body based on their enrollment status at the university. Members may participate in regular Senate Sessions, but are not allowed to vote. Only recognized Senators in good standing have the right to vote.

USG BRANCH OVERVIEW:

USG is comprised of three branches; the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary. Each branch is designed to support and balance the others. No branch shall hold more power than another branch.

EXECUTIVE BRANCH:

Is an elected body which is comprised of a President, Vice President, and Chief of Staff, Commissioners, Committee appointments and any other executive appointments except the Judicial Board. The President and their cabinet members must have a 2.7 cumulative GPA, be a full time SIUC student, and in good standing with Student Rights & Responsibilities.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH:

The Legislative Branch of USG is comprised of the Senate. The Senate is the representative body of the Undergraduate Student Government. There are a total of fifty senators representing various departments across campus. At-Large senate positions are open to anyone in the Undergraduate Student Body

JUDICIAL BRANCH:

Consists of five justices, three of which will be elected by a majority of the undergraduate student population. One justice will be a senator elected by a majority of the Senate and one will be appointed by the President without consent of the Senate.