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Apply for student org funding
Student Organizational Funding (SOF) is designed to assist student organizations with supplemental funds to support programming and initiatives.
Read the latest senate resolution
Sponsored by Senator Cooley, this resolution proposes a redesign of the Student Identification Card. The new design will be issued in Fall 2025!
Apply For Director of Programming
The Director of Programming serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet, advising the President. The Director plays a big role in executing campus traditions and planning memorable events for the student body.
Apply For Director of Legislative Relations
The Director of Legislative Relations serves as the official liason between the Student Government Association and the university staff, acting as the primary point of contact and strengthening the connection between SGA and Staff Senate.
What is SGA?
SGA refers to the Student Government Association at the University of Southern Mississippi. It is a student-led organization organized into three branches to effectively carry out its essential functions. Acting as the main link between students and university administration, the SGA is dedicated to fostering student leadership, supporting academic and personal success, and guiding students towards golden futures after life at Southern Miss. SGA plays a crucial role in advocating for student needs, influencing policies, and shaping the student experience on campus.
“There is power in listening to people and giving them a voice, that’s what SGA is all about. ”
“Everyone in SGA has always encouraged me to be the best version of myself.”
“SGA provides students with opportunities to advocate for their peers in the spaces where decisions are being made.”