Student Government Association

Welcome to the Student Government Association!

We are your voice and advocates for student interests at Virginia State University.

Welcome Message from the SGA President

Fellow Trojans,

It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as the 53rd President of the Student Government Association at Virginia State University. As we begin a new academic year, the Elevate Administration is committed to advancing a bold vision centered on student success, meaningful engagement, and institutional excellence.

Virginia State University stands at a pivotal moment in its history. As our institution continues to grow and innovate, student leadership must rise to meet the opportunities and challenges before us. The Student Government Association exists not only to represent the voice of students but also to serve as a collaborative partner in shaping the future of our university.

The Elevate Administration was founded on a simple belief: every student deserves the opportunity to thrive academically, professionally, socially, and personally. Throughout this administration, we will work diligently to expand access to opportunities, strengthen communication between students and university leadership, and develop initiatives that create a lasting impact on our campus community.

Success will not be measured solely by programs hosted or resolutions passed. Rather, success will be measured by the relationships we build, the students we empower, and the legacy we leave behind for future generations of Trojans.

I am deeply grateful to our administration, student leaders, faculty, staff, alumni, and university leadership for their partnership and support. Together, we have an opportunity to elevate the student experience and continue building a Virginia State University that is stronger, more inclusive, and more impactful than ever before.

I invite every student to join us in this work. The future of Virginia State University belongs to all of us, and together, we will elevate it.

With Trojan Pride,

Zin J. Cambridge
53rd Student Government Association President
Virginia State University

Who Are We?

The Student Government Association (SGA) at Virginia State University consists of three dedicated branches committed to serving the student body. Our leadership includes:

• President
• Executive Vice President & Senate President
• Vice President of Academic Affairs
• Vice President of Student Success & Engagement
• Vice President of Administration
• Senator At Large
• Executive Secretary
• Chief of Staff
• VP of Institutional Advancement
• VP of Communications
• Chief Justice
• Director of Campus Relations
• Director of Community Service
• Director of Government Affairs
• Code Blue Coordinator
• Chief Information Officer

 We proudly represent all students through 36 senators, including those representing each college and the student body at large.

What Do We Do?

The SGA works tirelessly to advocate for students by driving meaningful policy changes and presenting actionable recommendations to enhance the student experience.

• Explore our work under the Resolutions tab to see recent initiatives.
• We collaborate with the Student Senate to financially support over 200 student clubs and subsidized programs.

How Can We Help?

Our mission is to:

• Resolve conflicts and create opportunities for positive change.
• Serve as an unbiased, independent, and safe space for student concerns.

SGA Resources:

Student Government Association Leadership:

Shared Governance

Virginia State University's Shared Governance system is based on the core values of:

• Informed and inclusive decision-making
• Transparency and clarity of operations and decision-making
• Open lines of communication between and among all components and members of the VSU community
• Accountability
• Mutual respect and trust
• The governance principles of this system are intended to assure all members of the VSU community that they have a seat at the table: after all, a decision-making process based on an open flow of information, diverse involvement, mutual respect, and collective deliberations will advance the interests of the university as a whole.

• The four representative governing bodies of the Shared Governance system are the University Council, the Faculty Senate, the Staff Senate, and the Student Government Association. Final decision-making authority will always rest with the President and the Board of Visitors. Moreover, administrators at the school and university level, as well as the representative governing bodies, will continue to have the responsibilities outlined in their respective job descriptions and/or constitutions and bylaws. However, under the Shared Governance system, all will have the opportunity to review, recommend, and decide based upon the informed input of other affected constituencies of the VSU community.
  
  
• In the end, the Shared Governance system is designed to facilitate and support the growth of the university, the achievement of educational excellence, and the freedom of thought, inquiry, and scholarly/artistic expression.
  
  These principles are more fully articulated in the Shared Governance Preamble.

1. Forms
   Virginia State University SGA Concerns Form
   SORF Funding Application
   Vacancy Application
   Registering a New Student Organization Form
2. Legislative Branch
   Meet the Senators
   SGA Student Senate Handbook
3. Judicial Branch
   Meet the Justices
4. Executive Branch
   Meet the Legacy Administration
   Duties of the SGA Executive Branch
5. Scholarships
   Full Scholarship Page
6. Minutes, Agendas, & Documents
   Documents of meeting minutes and agendas

Contact Us

Student Government Association
Foster Hal, Office 206
Virginia State University
1 Hayden Dr.
Petersburg, VA 23806

Phone: (804) 524-5666
Email: sga@vsu.edu