The Student Senate makes up the legislative branch of the Student Government. Tackling issues like Residence Hall visitation, cafeteria quality, and other student issues, the Senate is a very distinguishing and rewarding way to make a difference on campus. The Vice President of SGA serves as the President of the Student Senate. Senators are appointed to hold a seat representing one area of campus; the seats are listed below:
- 1 representative for the College of Arts and Sciences;
- 1 representative for the College of Business and Aviation;
- 1 representative for the College of Education and Human Sciences;
- 1 representative for the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing;
- 2 representatives for those living in any of Delta State University’s on-campus residence halls;
- 2 representatives for commuting students;
- 1 representative for organizations under the College Panhellenic Council;
- 1 representative for organizations under the Interfraternity Council;
- 2 representatives for organizations under the National Pan-Hellenic Council, which shall be one male and one female;
- 3 representatives for other student organizations;
- 1 representative for international students;
- 1 representative for nontraditional and/or graduate students;
- 2 “campus wide” representatives for any full-time DSU students;
- 5 representatives to be appointed in the Fall semester for new students; and
- 1 representative for student athletes.
