Student Government Association

Student leadership is an important part of social and academic life at York College.

The York College Student Government Association (SGA) is comprised of elected student leaders that represent and advocate for the entire student body. These SGA Senators and Officers meet and discuss critical academic and social issues that impact students at large.

Students interested in running for an SGA position must have a minimum GPA of 2.3, with the exception of students interested in running for SGA President, in which case a minimum GPA of 2.75 is required. SGA senators serve on many committees that affect the campus environment, including the York College Faculty/Student Senate, York College Association, Auxiliary Enterprises, and the Curriculum Committee. Members of Student Government also participate in a leadership training conference, where they learn skills and techniques that help them become better leaders.

Need to Know

What is the Student Government Association (SGA) and who are our senators?

The Student Government Association (SGA) is comprised of student senators elected by the student body to represent your ideas, concerns, issues, and needs. SGA Senators meet, discuss, and act upon critical issues that impact quality of life from an academic and social standpoint. The Senators serve on the York College Faculty/Student Senate, York College Association, York College Auxiliary Enterprises, Technology Fee Committee, and various other committees that affect the campus environment.

Does the Student Government Association have committees that I can join to become involved?

There are several committees in which students outside of the Student Government Association can become involved through an appointment from the SGA such as the Elections Committee, Student Election Review Committee and Student Disciplinary Committee. New committees may be created based on what members of the York community feel is needed, such as the newly re-established food services committee which is used to assist with the selection of a new food services vendor. If you are interested in serving on a committee or would like more information, please reach out the SGA President Wilkins Cerda at wilkins.cerda@yorkmail.cuny.edu.

What are some of the initiatives that the Student Government Association plans to propose this year?

The Student Government Association is trying to create an online "mailbox" which will allow students to send concerns and suggestions directly to the SGA for review and discussion. Another initiative is the Cardinal Representative link which will be linked to the SGA section in the York website. Also, the SGA is trying to create virtual events based on the traditional Thanksgiving Feast and Holiday Tree lighting Ceremony initiatives for this semester. More information to follow!

What does the Student Government stand for? What is its platform for representation?

How can I be updated about what they are doing this semester? Is the SGA on any social media platforms?

Contact SGA

Use this form to contact SGA on various concerns, suggestions, complaint and /or inquiries.

Student Government is located in Room AC-1G04 of the Academic Core Building.
Phone: 718-262-2888
Email: sgapresident@york.cuny.edu

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