Student Governance
Student government exists for the two academic divisions of the college: Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and Graduate Student Organization (GSO). These governmental agencies represent student interests in reviewing, developing, and modifying college policies. They poll members, report their opinions, and represent them on issues that concern them. Each Brooklyn College student is a member of one of these organizations, which are funded by part of the Consolidated Fee that students pay each time they register for classes. Elections are held annually; any matriculated student may seek office. Meetings of the organizations are open to all students. These organizations also sponsor and give funds to student associations for their yearly activities.
Undergraduate Student Government (USG)
Executive Cabinet
According to the USG Constitution, all executive powers shall be vested in an Executive Cabinet. The Cabinet shall consist of duly-certified Officers who shall each preside over designated Executive Offices. Officers shall be considered sitting members of the Cabinet, and as such, each Officer shall be afforded the privilege to speak, and the rights to introduce directives, vote, and count for quorum at all General Cabinet Meetings.
Senate General Information
The Student Senate is a legislative branch of the undergraduate student government. It sets the annual budget for student government and for USG student clubs and organizations. The senate investigates different kinds of student issues and formulates ways to address them.
Executive General Information
The executive branch of the undergraduate student government proposes and initiates legislation on all activities it deems relevant to the students. It establishes committees involving all aspects of student affairs it deems pertinent, determines all funds it deems necessary, and budget allocates said funds.
The documents below describe the principles and laws that determine the powers and duties of the USG.
Contact Information
311 Student Center
E: support@bcstudentgov.org
P: 718.951.5524
W: www.bcstudentgov.org
Social
WhatsApp: BC Student Affairs – Main, Chat on WhatsApp
Facebook: USG, Brooklyn College Students
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
Discord
Reddit
YouTube
Google Groups
Graduate Student Organization (GSO)
Mission Statement
To create and maintain a graduate student community to further the quality of education of graduate students; to organize and hold colloquia, seminars, and other functions on subjects of professional and/or academic interests to its members; to gather opinions from its membership on issues and interests of its student body and to make known these opinions; and to speak publicly in the name of the graduate student body on issues affecting their careers as graduate students and/or of interest to them as citizens after due process and public debate.
The documents below describe the principles and laws that determine the powers and duties of the Graduate Student Organization.
Contact Information
Elections
Student government elections are held in the spring semester. Get more information on results, schedules and more at the link below.