Are you interested in developing yourself as a leader on campus? Do you want to have a positive impact on the student experience at GCC? Are you looking for a place to discuss current important issues on campus and work towards solutions? Are you interested in having a voice in how Student Activity Fees are allocated?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, consider running for Student Senate! No prior experience is needed—we will provide training and support! Elections take place each fall (and spring if there are vacant seats).

For the spring of 2026, we are looking to appoint students to four (4) vacant Senator spots. This appointment will be for the spring 2026 semester only (until students are elected during the regular spring election in April). Appointees are invited to run in the spring Student Senate election to continue serving on Senate during following semesters.

Eligibility

To be eligible to hold the office of Vice President or Senator, students must be enrolled in at least one credit-bearing course and be in good standing with the college (i.e., maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and good judicial standing).

Application Process
  • Meet with the Coordinator of Student Leadership and Engagement, Sara Allred, to review the responsibilities and time commitment of the Senator position. This meeting can take place at any time during your application process but must happen before the application deadline of February 27. To schedule an appointment (it’s best to do this right away!) email allreds@gcc.mass.edu.
  • Complete the application form by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 27.
  • Submit the signature sheet with 25 signatures of current GCC students OR have a GCC faculty or staff member submit a letter of recommendation for you to Sara Allred by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 27. You can pick up a signature sheet in C216.
Spring 2026 Timeline
  • Before February 27 – meet with Sara Allred to express interest and review responsibilities of positions
  • Friday, February 27, 2026 – completed application form (and 25 student signatures or a letter of recommendation) due by 11:59 p.m.
  • March 2-3 – Current Senate members review applications
  • Wednesday, March 4 – Applicants attend Senate meeting to introduce themselves, explain why they are interested in joining the Senate, and answer any questions the current Senate members have.  During this meeting, the Senate will go into executive session to make decisions about the applicants.  There is a chance that applicants will be appointed during that session, and sworn in immediately.
  • As a reminder, the term for appointed Senators is only until the next election, which will occur in April of 2026.
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