Student Government

The mission of USF Student Government (SG) is to ensure an optimal student experience by advocating on behalf of the student body, shaping University policy, and fostering school pride. SG is run by more than 250 students, employees and volunteers throughout the USF community. They are here for the students of USF to serve your needs and be your voice. They welcome your involvement, either directly as an employee or volunteer, or indirectly by attending SG events or using the services and resources that they provide across all three USF campuses.

Modeled after the federal government, there are three branches of SG with student leaders who advocate for their peers: executive, legislative and judicial. SG is responsible for ensuring students at USF form lasting memories through programs and initiatives from the utilization of the Activity and Service Fee. This fee is used to provide services such as SAFE Team, Bulls Media, Computer Services, Bulls Blitz, Day at the Capitol and Legal Aid.

The EXECUTIVE Branch is home to the three SG agencies and is responsible for executing its initiatives and programs. This branch supports programs and services such as the yearly OUR Shirt, Apartment Business Expo, Bulls Blitz, Day at the Capitol, free Legal Aid and many other programs.

The Student Body President and Vice President are elected USFwide in the spring general elections along with three Campus Governors and Lt. Governors from the Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee campuses. Together, these students comprise both the Federal and Local Executive branches and are responsible for appointing student leaders to various positions within their cabinets.

The LEGISLATIVE Branch is made up of both the Senate and Campus Councils. The Senate has 40 seats with Senators from all three USF campuses and oversees business pertinent to the entire USF community. The Senate is responsible for the allocation of all Activity and Service Fee appropriations, including student organizations, departments and programs. Each campus also has a Campus Council with students who oversee business impacting their campus.

The USF Student Government JUDICIAL BRANCH, through the Supreme Court serves to administer proper action when Student Government Law is misinterpreted or violated.