Office of Residential and Student Life
317 Turley Center Suite
304-367-4216
reslife@fairmontstate.edu
Student Government Association elections are held in the spring and fall of each year. Spring Elections involve the identification of elected officers and representatives for various positions. Fall Elections focus on filling Freshman seats and any other vacant positions. An Election Packet is available that contains all relevant information for elections, and is updated each semester. It will inform candidates and the campus community about the rules, regulations, and responsibilities of campaigning. An elections timeline is made available for review at prior to the launch of the fall and spring Elections cycle. You will also need to complete the digitial Nomination Form, there is no need to print a physical copy of this form.
Students enrolled in at least 12 credit hours this semester. Graduate students should be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours this semester.
Have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA at the time of their nomination, and maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA or above while in office.
All Student Government members upon winning their seat in Student Government Elections will be expected, regardless of position, to:
For the Spring elections, all positions will be open for election. Elections will be held in the Fall for the Freshman Senator positions, and any unfilled positions.