Student Government

Student Government Association (SGA)

All students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre are members of the Student Government Association, the organization that students’ interests on campus. We encourage everyone to attend the weekly SGA meetings.

The SGA serves as the sole legislative student body in all matters pertaining to the welfare and best interest of the students of Penn State Wilkes-Barre. The SGA provides and coordinates appropriate services for the students, and serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas among members of the student body.

In addition to accurately communicating student concerns to the administration, the SGA has the following responsibilities:

• It reviews new student organizations for membership in the SGA.
• It allocates associated Student Funds to registered clubs/organizations.
• It coordinates the activities of all campus clubs/organizations.
• It represents the campus at student conferences.

Students in good academic and social standing are eligible for election for office in the SGA. Positions include President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Public Relations, Senators, and Club Representatives.

Information regarding the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Student Government Association and campus clubs/organizations can be found at www.wbsga.psu.edu.