Student Trustee

The University of Massachusetts is governed by a 22-member Board of Trustees. Seventeen (17) members of the board are appointed by the Governor and five (5) members are UMass students elected by the student body on each of the five campuses. 

The University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees sets the UMass system’s strategic direction, establishes policies, and approves campus budgets and other routine matters. The Student Trustees from each campus are full-fledged members of the Board and provide student perspectives on matters coming before the Board. As Board Members, they are also expected to be good ambassadors for UMass and to play a role in a range of annual campus ceremonies. 

All applicants will be interviewed for the position. Final candidates will be submitted for inclusion on the official SGA Election Ballot and will be responsible for meeting all election guidelines. Students will elect the Student Trustee for the next academic year in concert with the SGA Elections process, which will begin in early April 2025.

Runoff election

If no candidate wins a majority as defined by 51% of those casting ballots in an election, a runoff will take place between the two candidates with the most votes.

Timeline for Student Trustee application and election 

All applicants will be interviewed for the position. Final candidates will be submitted for inclusion on the official SGA Election Ballot and will be responsible for meeting all election guidelines. Students will elect the Student Trustee for the next academic year through the SGA Elections process which will occur April 7-10.