The Dean of Students Office provides resources to help students do their best work and involve them in the University’s decision making process.
Student Senate Elections
The Spring Student Senate Elections Declaration Period has started! This is an opportunity for interested undergraduate students to run for a Student Senate seat to represent their respective constituency. There are over 40 different senator positions that represent each academic college, students living on and off campus, and at-large representatives. Students will also be able to run for the President / Vice President ticket. All the information can be found on the Student Senate Website.
If you have any questions, please email elections@rhodysenate.org.
Important Dates and Deadlines:
- Election Dates: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 8:00 AM – Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM via URInvolved
- Declaration Period: Opens Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 9:00 AM – Closes Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM
- Requires submission of the Student Senate Declaration of Intent Google Form (online), the signed and dated Election Rules document, and the Signatures in Support of Declaration of Intent (25 for Senators, 50 for President/Vice President) (in-person delivery senate office).
- Eligibility Confirmation: Friday, March 7, 2025
- Campaign Period: Through Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM
The Dean of Students Office, in partnership with other groups in the university, provides a variety of support services for our students. No matter what you’re facing, we are here to help! Students have contacted us for assistance with the following concerns, and more:
- financial emergencies
- food insecurity
- academic concerns
- substance use
- hazing & harassment
- interpersonal conflicts
- emotional burden
- bias & discrimination
- disability accommodations
Get Involved
The Dean of Students Office wants to get students involved in the community and the university’s decision making process.