FSU’s Student Government Association (SGA) is an organization authorized by §1004.26, Florida Statutes dedicated to providing representation, services, and advocacy on behalf of the student body. SGA is comprised of an Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branch, as well as an Elections Office, a Congress of Graduate Students, and a variety of Agencies, Bureaus, Institutes, Class Councils, and other entities which provide meaningful opportunities for student engagement and support.

The Student Governance and Advocacy Office is comprised of a team of professional staff dedicated to supporting and advising student leaders throughout FSU’s Student Government Association.

Mission

The staff of the Department of Student  Governance and Advocacy at Florida State University assist students in reaching their full potential. With a focus on leadership and identity development, belonging and inclusion, civic engagement and participation, and financial responsibility and stewardship, SGA staff advocate and support traditions, initiatives, and communities that benefit the student body.

Core Beliefs

• We believe that the SGA offers students hands-on, experiential, outside-of-the-classroom learning.
• We believe that advising the students of SGA is a situational process of challenge and support.
• We believe that diversity of thoughts, ideas, and identities bring a richer, more educational dialogue to leadership and the campus community as a whole.
• We believe that all students have the potential to serve, lead, advocate on behalf of their peers, create change, and be positive financial stewards of their funds.
• We believe that students learn through engaging in the leadership process and that the limitless opportunities within SGA is a venue to practice that leadership and hone their skills.