Enrollment

Be enrolled in at least one on-campus credit at Colorado State University.

Good Standing

Maintain good academic and disciplinary standing with both CSU and ASCSU.

Time Commitment

Work a minimum of 5 hours per week outside of Senate sessions, including attending Senate sessions on Wednesday nights, one committee meeting, and one college council or office meeting.

Legislation

Write and sponsor at least one bill or resolution per semester, collaborating with executive members for endorsements.

Quizzes & Training

Take and pass a parliamentary procedure, ASCSU Constitution, and Student Code of Conduct quiz each semester, plus attend mandatory diversity workshops and retreat sessions.

Skill Development

A hands-on learning environment to build practical skills in advocacy, collaboration, public speaking, bill-writing, and parliamentary procedure.

Direct Campus Impact

Senators hold real legislative power to write, review, and approve bills or resolutions that voice student concerns to university leadership and local governments.

Financial Allocation Influence

Student leaders help oversee the advocacy and distribution of student fees toward vital services like RamRide, Transfort, and campus programming.

Networking & Leadership Paths

The role opens doors for campus-wide decision-making and introduces students to future leadership paths, such as chairing university boards or joining the executive branch.

Built-in Wellness

The position officially allocates 1 hour of self-care for mental health and psychological well-being into your weekly requirements, recognizing the rigors of student leadership.

General Senate Session

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

Lory Student Center Senate Chambers (Room 204), or via hybrid Zoom format.

ASCSU Committee Meeting

1 hour per week

Time spent in an assigned legislative committee. Schedule varies by committee assignment.

DSLC Meeting

Every other Wednesday, 4–5 PM

1 hour every other week with the Dean’s Student Leadership Council.