At URI, each department elects one Senator for every 20 graduate students. Election methods may vary by department, but the GSA officially recognizes all elected Senators once the Vice President has reviewed and accepted the self-nomination or election results.

Graduate Student Senator Self-Nomination Process:

1. Submit the Self-Nomination Form:
   
2. Vice President Review:
   The Vice President will review all self-nominations and fill any vacancies within each department.
3. Approval for 1:20 Ratio:
   Self-nominations that align with the department’s 1:20 student-to-senator ratio will receive an approval email, welcoming the student into the Senate.
4. Election Notification:
   If the number of self-nominations exceeds the 1:20 ratio, those students will be notified and directed to their department for an election. The election winner(s) will then receive an approval email.

Graduate Student Senator Forms

Graduate Student Senate Meetings – Fall Semester

The Graduate Student Senate will hold three meetings during the fall semester on the following dates and times:

• September 27th: 5:00 PM
• October 25th: 5:00 PM
• November 22nd: 5:00 PM

We look forward to working with you to enhance the graduate experience at URI.

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Lists of 2024-25 Senators

2024-25 Senators