Student Government Association
General Assemblies: Wednesdays, Noon, in the Library Auditorium. Come meet the officers and give feedback on issues that affect you. We represent your voice. General Assembly dates are 9/2, 9/16, 9/30, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2.
Activities Fair: Wednesday, August 26, 11:00am - 1:30pm, Dubuis Lawn. Join one of the UIW student organizations during this recruitment activity. Email House Liaison,Victor Salcido, vsalcido@uiwtx.edu to reserve a table for your group, or to recruit members and start a new student org.
Senate Election: Join SGA as a Senator. The following positions are available: Freshman Senator, Sophomore Senator, Junior Senator, Senior Senator, Resident Senator, Commuter Senator, At-Large Senator,and International Senator. Contact SGA Senate Liaison, Erin Nichols, enichols@uiwtx.edu for more information about Senate elections.
Golden Harvest -Saturday, October 24-Join SGA for our annual food drive. Help us collect canned food items from local neighborhoods to assist families preparing for the holidays. Register Online
Open Forum: Date-TBA in the Student Center Lounge. Meet administrators on campus and voice your issues and concerns.
Heritage Day: Wednesday, October 14-Join us in celebration of a day that commemorates the blessing of the cornerstone of the CCVI Motherhouse in 1899.
Waffle Mania: Sunday, Dec. 6, Location-Marian Hall Ballroom. Take a quick study break! Attend a SGA Senate tradition and get free food.
Join the Red C. Use this link to access our Athletics calendar. Show school spirit by attending UIW Athletics events and wearing red. Go Cardinals!!!
Mission Statement
The Student Government Association is committed to providing support, fellowship and advocacy for the students of the University of the Incarnate Word. As the designated representative voice for the students, the Association strives to promote a greater understanding and cooperation with the faculty and administration. It works to ensure that the students realize their rights to influence academic policies on the University campus. It promotes student membership on various University committees and boards, which directly affect the student’s formal education.
The Student Government Association encourages all students to participate within the University community through student organizations and sponsored activities. It fosters the open sharing of knowledge of University affairs among the students. The Association encourages the development of, and provides the means for, responsible student participation in campus affairs that promote the mission of the University.
The Student Government Association is committed to upholding the University’s longstanding traditions and to innovatively creating new traditions for the students. It continues to help the University grow and move forward with a student minded perspective. The Student Government Association is completely dedicated to upholding the University’s Mission Statement, and to fostering unity among the students with the utmost dignity and respect.
