Our new virtual Student Veteran Resource Center is LIVE! Visit office hours, connect with fellow Veterans, and more. Visit: umass.edu/sga/virtual-svrc/
Do you know your Academic Rights?
Check out this important slideshow made our Academic Oversight Committee Chair!
Voting is now OPEN for SGA elections! Visit umass.edu/sga to meet the candidates & to cast your ballot. Voting is open September 21st through September 25th.
SGA Agencies
The UMass Amherst Student Government Association funds twelve (12) student-led Agencies, each of which provides a specific service to the student body. The services these Agencies provide, which, broadly stated, include advocacy, wellness, community engagement, media arts, legal consultation, and professional development, are integral to enhancing the student experience at UMass Amherst. Check out this video to learn more about Agencies, and how you can participate in, and benefit from, these incredible student-led organizations!
We have updated our website to include Anti-Racism Resources.
1️⃣. Log onto umass.edu/sga
2️⃣. Click on resources, then select Anti-Racism Resources
On this page you’ll find categorized national, statewide, and UMass Amherst specific resources.
Undergraduate Services Committee: Parking Services
Are parking ticket prices too expensive? How can we advocate for your needs? Take our survey and tell our Undergraduate Services Committee!
Learn more: www.umass.edu/sga/parking
Meet_Your_Reps_Fest
Meet your SGA representatives tomorrow at "Meet your Reps Fest!" From 4-6 p.m. on the Goodell Lawn, we'll be giving away some swag. Plus there'll be FREE treats from Sweets & More.
Student Union Updates Episode 2
Fact Check: How much does the Student Union renovation cost? Hear from us in our latest update video.
Have a question? Hear a rumor? Ask us to get the scoop! www.umass.edu/sga/contact-us
Student Union Update Ep. 1
You asked and we answered! In our first of a series of videos, we recap what's happening with the Student Union and take the time to answer questions you DM'ed us.
Want to ask us a question for the next episode? Visit: www.umass.edu/sga/contact-us
SGA Nov. 14 Senate Meeting Recap
New changes to the RSO application were passed, changing the timeline for the application to at least once in either the fall or spring semester alongside recommendations to policies concerning land use.
Check out this and more in our Nov. 14 senate recap ahead of tonight's meeting.
Oct. 22 Senate Highlights
Starting tomorrow, you can rent a FREE bike! Learn about this and more by checking out our Oct. 22 senate highlights.
Student Food Pantry | Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Phi Omega, Kappa Omicron UMass, in collaboration with the Student Government Association and the Graduate Student Senate, now runs a Student Food Pantry in Bartlett 317C.
The pantry is open Monday-Thursday, 4-7 p.m. and 10-2 p.m. on Friday. There are additional graduate student-only hours which take place on Friday from 4-7 p.m. If you are in need of food, please check out the pantry.
Learn more on how you can support them and get involved.
A very important message from President Sullivan...
Oct. 9 SGA Senate Meeting Highlights
From a new, proposed "university policy against discrimination, harassment, and related interpersonal violence," to changes in the RSO application processes, check out some highlights from our Oct. 9 senate meeting.
Oct. 1 SGA Senate Recap
From the official swearing in of our Class of 2022 Senators to information on an upcoming accreditation, the SGA has you covered! Check out some of the highlights from our Oct. 1 senate meeting.
Student Power Week Performance Compilation
We're throwing it back to Student Power Week! Check out some performance highlights from our reception. Thank you to all of our talented groups on campus.
Class of 2022: Join the SGA!
Class of 2022: Thought about joining the Student Government Association? Hear from some of our senators on why they love what they do!
For more information on running, visit: www.umass.edu/sga/elections
We hope that new first-year students had a great first week of college and that returning students have enjoyed reconnecting with each other.
SGA President Timmy Sullivan and SGA Vice President Nathalie Amazan had the honor to welcome new students to campus last weekend; we hope that you will take our words to initiate action on campus. This community is only as great as what we contribute.
#WelcomeHome #UMassClassOf2022
Did you get to try out the new electric-assist bikes yesterday at the BBQ? Director of Sustainable UMass, Ezra Small, walked President Sullivan through the whole program— check it out!
Before you come back to UMass Amherst this fall, the Student Government Association encourages you to check your state's requirements for voting away from home. Check out resources like https://www.vote.org/ to find out all you need to know about voting.
UMass Amherst Information Technology Help Videos are coming soon! Also, be sure to follow @umassamherstit on Instagram for their latest photo competition!
PROFILE: Secretary of Registry
WHY should a group become an RSO? HOW do they become one? WHO decides?
Former Secretary of Registry Nate Dickstein provides all these answers and much more!!
Nominations for Spring Election start next week! Here's what you need to know:
Vote YES: Student Union Referendum
Voting is open!
Be sure to vote from December 4th-7th on Umass.edu/campuspulse
Vote for the Class of 2021 Senate at umass.edu/CampusPulse!
SGA President Anthony Vitale would like to welcome you all back to campus!
Current line to vote. Moving quickly though!
This is how easy early voting on campus can be.
The Student Government Association is the official representative of the UMass student body to the administration. Active members of the SGA work directly with administrators and are even granted broad power to change policy on this campus through a legally binding trustee document known as the Wellman Document.
