The Illinois Student Government is a large and complex body, with more than 100 students directly involved, and it takes a village to keep everyone busy and in the right place. Any student can be involved in various roles, as a committee member, or even a senator. This page will help guide you to your next spot in the ISG.
Remember to join us at our General Meetings! General Meetings are held every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Pine Lounge of the Illini Union (currently on Zoom). View our calendar on the home page for more information.
Executive Applications
The executive branch is now taking applications for the following positions:
First Deputy of Governmental Relations
Second Deputy of Governmental Relations
Assistant to the Director of Governmental Relations
Third Deputy to the Illinois Senate
Fourth Deputy to the Illinois House
Liaison to Champaign County Board
Liaison to Champaign City Council
The Liaison to Urbana City Council
Director of the Sexual Assault Prevention Department
Applications will close on October 22nd, 2021, at 11:59 pm.
Executive Position Application
Illinois Student Government Committees
Illinois Student Government Committees are the main mechanism by which the Illinois Student Government conducts its business. No matter your interests, there is a committee for you. Committees aim to solve common issues on campus by kickstarting groundbreaking programs, passing legislation, and working with the administration to make Illinois a better place for everyone. ISG committees should not be confused with campus committees.
Learn more about ISG Committees
Fill out this form and let us know which committee or committees you would like to be a member on! If you have any questions, please reach out to the relevant committee chair.
Committee Interest Form
Senate Vacancies
The Senate of the Illinois Student Government is the core of the student government. It is made up of 54 Senators from each college or equivalent unit. The seats are apportioned to the colleges by enrollment size. For example, the largest college, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, has 14 senators, and the smallest college, Education, has one. Graduate students are also members of the Senate and are elected either from the Graduate College, the College of Law, or the College of Veterinary Medicine. To become a Senator, a student must either win their college’s seat in the Academic Senate during the Spring semester or fill a vacant seat in the Senate of the ISG.
Senate Vacancy Applications
Judiciary Vacancies
Sexual Assault Prevention Department (SAPD)
The Sexual Assault Prevention Department is tasked with creating a plan of action to combat sexual assault for each academic year. The SAPD also works to spread education around the issue of sexual assault as well as conducting research on ways to prevent sexual assault including best practices from other Universities.
Unfortunately, there are no applications currently open. However, you are welcome to attend meetings and help out!
Student Wellness Department
The Student Wellness Department is not a new initiative within ISG. We have always worked to improve the well-being of our students, but we need a more coordinated effort in this regard. This department's overall goal is to coordinate the efforts of ISG and other advocacy groups to improve the mental, physical, and emotional health of our students. While mental health constitutes a significant portion of our activities, we are also working towards solutions to other issues such as suicide, eating habits, and career goals. The department meets on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. in the ISG Suite, located in the Illini Union.
Unfortunately, there are no applications currently open. However, you are welcome to attend meetings and help out!
Campus Committees
Campus Committees are advisory committees run by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs which touch all areas of campus life including cultural centers, student fees, and much more! Being involved in a Campus Committee allows students an unparalleled opportunity to shape the Illinois experience, represent the student body, and have their ideas heard. Campus committees should not be confused with Illinois Student Government Committees.
Learn more about Campus Committees
Campus Committee applications are now open! If you want to leave your mark on campus, don't hesitate to join a Campus Committee today!
Campus Committee Applications
Association of Big Ten Students
The Association of Big Ten Students (ABTS) brings together student governments and student government leaders from all 14 Big Ten schools. At semi-annual ABTS conferences hosted at a different Big Ten campus each year, attending delegates form relationships with student government counterparts from across the country, share their experiences, and learn and grow from a keynote by elected officials and interactions with university administrators. Each spring, ABTS hosts a "Big Ten on the Hill" conference and lobby events in Washington, D.C. where student leader attendees advocate on behalf of the over 500,000 undergraduates represented in the Big Ten.
The Illinois Student Government and the University of Illinois have continued to be leaders in ABTS and the Big Ten, with student leaders serving on the ABTS Executive Team, and a formalized ABTS Campus Liaison role meant to facilitate communication and collaboration between the ABTS, ISG, and other student government leaders.
Learn more about ABTS
Big Ten on The Hill is the annual Association of Big Ten Students (ABTS) conference that takes place in Washington, DC. This year's conference will take place from April 19th-April 21st. The conference will consist of lobbying federal legislators, working with students from across the Big Ten to identify common problems and goals, and more. The application is currently closed.
