Important Dates

SGA Election Timeline 2026

Candidate Trainings
  • Tuesday, March 31 at 5:00 p.m. in the Pedroso Center (B-159)
  • Wednesday, April 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the Pedroso Center (B-159); 5:00 p.m. via Zoom 
  • Thursday, April 2 at 11:00 am and 3:00 p.m. in the Pedroso Center (B-159)
  • Monday, April 6 at noon in the Pedroso Center (B-159); 5:30 p.m. via Zoom 
  • Tuesday, April 7 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
  • Wednesday, April 8 at noon in the Pedroso Center (B-159)

Meeting ID: 880 3569 3954
Passcode: SGA
Zoom Link
Camera must be turned on

Deadline to Fill Out Application (Mandatory to be on Ballot)
Biography/Picture Due For Website (Optional)
  • April 9, 2026, at noon
Deadline For Write-In Candidates

If you are interested in running for an SGA position but missed the deadline to register as a candidate, you may still run as a write-in candidate. The following expectations are still to be followed:

Campaign regulations must be upheld (please refer to the Election Code). 

  • At least 25 students need to write in your full name on the ballot (spelled correctly).
  • Fill out the write-in candidate form prior to Senate ratification, which verifies you have accepted this position.
Start of Campaigning Period

April 9, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. 

Online Voting

April 11 at 8:00 a.m. through April 17 at 4:00 p.m.

Results Ratified

SGA Meeting
April 21, 2026
3:05 p.m.
Main Campus, SU 003 (in the Cafeteria)

Passing of the Gavel 

April 28, 2026
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Main Campus, Alumni Hall

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