Interested in getting involved with USG? You can run for office, work with a task force, or apply to a committee. If you just want to share an idea or concern or get to know your representatives, reach out to us at usg@princeton.edu!
Here are some ways to connect with USG:
FALL ELECTIONS
The Senate is a policy advocacy body that seeks to promote the student voice to Princeton administrators. It holds elections in the fall for its President, Vice President, Academics Chair, University Student Life Chair, Campus and Community Affairs Chair, and Social Chair as well as Class Senators, two per class year.
SPRING ELECTIONS
It holds elections in the spring for 10 U-Councilors which represent students at large.
In order to run for a position you must attend a mandatory campaign information session and register for elections online, and complete a 50-student petition. For President and Vice President you must complete a 50-student petition.
More information on elections will come out to the student body via email. In the meantime, please address election-related questions to USG Vice President Ashwin Mahadevan (ashwinm@princeton.edu).
RUN FOR SENATE
The Class Governments organize class-wide events and address issues specific to their respective classes and are comprised of one Class President, Class Vice President, Class Treasurer, Class Secretary, and Class Social Chair per each class. The USG holds elections for sophomore, junior, and senior Class Governments in the spring and first year class governments in the fall.
In order to run for any position you must attend a mandatory campaign information session, register for elections online, and complete a 50-student petition.
For more information on Class Government, please contact Senior Class President Taryn Sebba (tsebba@), Junior Class President Sydney Johnson (sydneysj@), Sophomore Class President Gil Joseph (gj0235@) or Class of 2026 Council.
RUN FOR CLASS GOVERNMENT
APPLY TO A CORE COMMITTEE
Academics Committee
University Student Life Committee
Campus and Community Affairs Committee
Social Committee
Sustainability Committee
Applications will be released on a semester basis.
Student Groups Committee
Projects Board
Mental Health Initiative Board
Movies Committee
Princeton Perspective Project
APPLY TO A STANDING COMMITTEE
Check out our task forces and reach out if you’re interested in working on any of these issues.
PARTICIPATE IN A TASK FORCE
All students are welcome to share their thoughts on how to improve Princeton and its resources. Reach out if you would like to share a general concern, project idea, or are interested in talking with your representatives. You are also welcome to contact us about questions regarding any ongoing projects or initiatives. Feel free to message USG members individually, email us, or use the Contact Us page on this site.