Legislative Branch

Senate

The Senate is where USG’s legislation comes from. There are over 57 senators, each serving a one-year term, and every UConn student has several of them representing them. Some represent where you live (residential and commuter seats, elected in the fall). Some represent your school or college (academic seats, elected in the spring). Some are elected by everyone (multicultural and diversity seats).

To get a seat, you run for it. Senators go to Senate and caucus meetings on alternating Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, sit on one advocacy committee, and can earn academic credit. Questions go to
speaker@usg.uconn.edu.
There’s more on the
Senate page.

Academic Advocacy

Academic Affairs

The Office of Academic Affairs focuses on representing and advocating for students on academic matters. It works to improve the academic experience at UConn and helps bring student concerns and ideas to the university.

Its work includes academic resources, textbook affordability, student rights, accessibility, academic advising, and support for students facing academic challenges.

Learn more about Academic Affairs and opportunities to get involved through the
Academic Affairs page.

Diversity and Outreach

Office of the Chief Diversity Officer

The Chief Diversity Officer runs the Diversity and Outreach Commission, which handles USG’s advocacy on diversity, equity, and inclusion and works with student groups of underrepresented identities. The office also keeps track of diversity within USG itself and helps USG reach students who don’t usually hear from it.

You can run for a Multicultural and Diversity Senate seat or for Chief Diversity Officer. The Commission meets Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in SU 324. Email
diversity@usg.uconn.edu
or see the
Commission’s page.

Judicial Branch

Judiciary

The Judiciary makes sure USG follows its own rules. It handles disputes inside USG, like funding appeals and sanction hearings, explains what USG’s governing documents mean, and runs the elections. The justices pick their own Chief Justice.

If you’re curious about becoming a justice, email
chiefjustice@usg.uconn.edu
or see the
Judiciary page.

Financial Operations

Office of the Comptroller

This office is in charge of USG’s money. They write the budget, keep track of inventory, and run Tier II funding, which is how student clubs apply to USG for money. They also do payroll for USG employees.

You can run for Comptroller, or reach out if you have a question about the budget or funding at
comptroller@usg.uconn.edu.
Here’s the
Comptroller’s page.