USG Senator Application - 2025-2026

The United Students Government of the State University College at Buffalo represents the interests, needs, and wants of the students at the college, while maintaining active participation in the community. To represent the students, USG has a body of student senators. Senators are voting members of the legislature who help connect with, commit to, and work for the students, as they experience their time here at Buffalo State.

To be a senator you need to be an undergraduate, activity fee paying student. You must have a cumulative average of 2.25 and be someone who is committed to being a student leader for all students. Students who are in their first semester at Buffalo State (and have no GPA yet) are eligible to apply and should specify this status in the "schedule" section below. The grades of any students appointed will be checked after the first semester and all who meet the 2.25 minimum GPA will retain their positions.

If you are appointed a USG Senator your term of office will run from the day you are appointed until the following May 31. Because the terms of all Senators and officers end on May 31 Senator applications are not considered late in the spring semester. Students who want to be Senators are always urged to apply to run in the annual election. Election applications open in February with polling in late March. Elected Senators serve during the following school year with a term of office running from June 1 to May 31.

After your application is received, the USG President will reach out to you via email to schedule a 10 minute interview.