How to Become a Senator
What is required to become a senator?
Senators must be enrolled undergraduates at the University of Maine with at least a 2.0 GPA.
An application requires either 25 or 50 signatures depending on the College of your senate position.
How do I apply?
Download the Senator Application Packet, or pick one up in person, and return it to the Student Government Office, located in room 156 of the Memorial Union.
How many seats does my college have?
If you are seeking a seat in the College of Education and Human Development (2 seats available) you will need 25 signatures from other undergraduate students in the College of Education.
If you are seeking a seat in the Maine Business School (3 seats available) you will need 25 signatures from other undergraduates in the Maine Business School.
If you are seeking a seat in the Maine College of Engineering & Computing (5 seats available) you will need 25 signatures from other undergraduate students in the Maine College of Engineering & Computing.
If you are seeking a seat in the College of Earth, Life, & Health Sciences (7 seats available) you will need 25 signatures from other undergraduates in the College of Earth, Life, & Health Sciences.
If you are seeking a seat in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (8 seats available) you will need 25 signatures from other undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
If you are seeking an At-Large seat (10 seats available) you will need 50 signatures from other undergraduates, with at least three from each of the Colleges mentioned above.
Don’t be intimidated! These endorsements can be obtained through whatever way you see fit. Try to utilize friends, clubs and organizations, events and other outlets! Have any questions or concerns? Contact UMSG@maine.edu
I became a senator because I wanted to make a direct impact in the lives of students on campus both now and for years to come. Senate is a great opportunity to both get involved with the University and be a voice in important decisions that have countless impacts on our University community. Senator Gregory Warmuth