Want to make aÌýdifferenceÌýon campus? Learn about how you can get involved with the Undergraduate Government of Boston College.
For First-Year Students:
New to 51²è¹Ý? UG51²è¹Ý is a great way to get involved on campus, meet lots of new people, and affect meaningful change at 51²è¹Ý.
There are three main ways to get involved as a first-year student:
- First-year Senate Seats: Run in a class-wide election to be elected to one of the five available first-year representative seats in the Senate, UG51²è¹Ý's Legislative Branch. In the Senate, you will have the opportunity to work on creating and implementing major policy initiatives while representing your class. The elections themselves take place each September. Prior to the elections, there will be a mandatory information session for those intending to run. Email the Elections Committee at elect@bc.edu or check out the Elections Committee on My51²è¹Ý for more information!
- Apply Directly to UG51²è¹Ý Divisions: Finance, Communications, Student Initiatives, AHANA+ Leadership Council (ALC), GLBTQ+ Leadership Council (GLC) or Council for Students with Disabilities (CSD).
- All UG51²è¹Ý Meetings are open to the public!
Other opportunties to get involved!
If you are returning to 51²è¹Ý and want to get involved in UG51²è¹Ý, or are a first-year who would like a lower-commitment position, there are still options available:
- Special Elections for Senate: Run for open seats in the Senate, UG51²è¹Ý's Legislative Branch. In the Senate, you will have the opportunity to work on creating and implementing major policy initiatives while representing your class. Prior to the elections, there will be a mandatory info session for those intending to run. Email the Elections Committee at elect@bc.edu or check out the Elections Committee on My51²è¹Ý for more information!
- Reach out with ideas: If you have an idea that you think UG51²è¹Ý would be able to help with, contact your Senate representative or an executive member!
- Come to Events: Support your peers and come to UG51²è¹Ý events to see what UG51²è¹Ý does on campus! Don't be afraid to ask questions!
Email us any time at ugbc@bc.edu
Visit us in Carney 106. We will post office hours at the beginning of the Semester.
If you see us around campus, feel free to talk to us!