2025-2026 Student Government Presidential Slate Application

2025-2026 Student Government Presidential Slate Application

Trine University Office of Student Leadership

Make Sure to Check Position Requirements BEFORE Applying
Anyone applying for or holding a Student Government position must be in good judicial standing (anything less than 26 judicial points)

Anyone holding a Student Government position must be in good academic standing (a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better). Anyone applying for a Student Government position must satisfy the initial position cumulative GPA requirement.

“Must have held and completed a term of (position) in another organization…” means that any similar positions held elsewhere must have been within a collegiate organization. Applicable to transfer students.
1. President – Student must have been a member of Student Government for at least one semester. If there is no one willing or capable with previous Student Government experience, student must have held and completed a term of Presidency in another organization; need to have and maintain a GPA of 2.75 or greater, and have no more than 25 judicial points.
2. Vice President – Will run slated with the President. Therefore, it becomes the responsibility of the nominated President to choose who his/her Vice President will be; need to have and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater, and have no more than 25 judicial points.
3. Secretary – Must have held and completed at least one executive board position in a student organization or have held a senator position for two semesters; need to have and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater, and have no more than 25 judicial points.
4. Treasurer – Must have held and completed a term as Treasurer of a student organization or have been a member of the Finance Committee for two semesters; need to have and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater, and have no more than 25 judicial points.
5. Publicity Director – Open to all Students, but Communication majors or those who have held Secretary positions in other organizations will be held in high regard over other candidates; need to have and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater, and have no more than 25 judicial points.
6. Director of Student Organization Affairs – Open to all Students; need to have and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater, and have no more than 25 judicial points.
7. Senator Positions – Open to all Students; need to have and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater, and have no more than 25 judicial points.
If a student running for a position has over 25 judicial points, a letter of support may be submitted by a member of the Trine University Judicial Committee, qualifying them to run regardless of bad judicial standing.
Note(s):

1. Only the Top Two slates will be placed on the ballot (based on the information in this application)

2. It is a requirement that the top two Presidential Slates campaign during the specified campaign period. Each candidate will be eligible for up to $500 of Student Government funding for campaign purposes during this time.

3. Both Presidential candidates will be required to give a speech at a specified date and location. The speech must cover the candidate’s agenda if they were to win the presidency. Following the speeches, candidates will participate in a debate, answering questions chosen by the standing Student Government President.

4. Refer all campaign-related questions to the Student Government Elections Committee at studentgovernment@trine.edu.

Presidential Nominee/Candidate Information

Fill out the below section to the best of your ability
Nominee/Candidate's Name*

First NameLast Name
Nominator's Name (ONLY if nominating someone else)

First NameLast Name
Trine Student Email*
example@my.trine.edu
Student ID Number*
Enter 7 digit ID Number
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Class Standing*
Enter Sophomore, Junior, or Senior based on credits earned
Major*
Enter your major
Cumulative GPA*
Expected Graduation Date*
Enter the Month and Year (EX. May 2020)
Judicial Points*
Enter the number of Judicial Points you have recieved from Student Conduct. If None, enter N/A

Slate Partner Information

Individual is selected by the Presidential Candidate as a running mate.
Nominee/Candidate's Name*

First NameLast Name
Trine Student Email*
example@my.trine.edu
Student ID Number*
Enter 7 digit ID Number
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Class Standing*
Enter Sophomore, Junior, or Senior based on credits earned
Major*
Enter your major
Cumulative GPA*
Expected Graduation Date*
Enter the Month and Year (EX. May 2020)
Judicial Points*
Enter the number of Judicial Points you have recieved from Student Conduct. If None, enter N/A

Candidate Questionnare

The below section should be completed according to the instructions below.
**Both the Presidential Candidate and Slate Partner MUST complete the following questions separately.**
1. Campus Involvement
  1. List all organizations and activities you participate in on campus and in the community
2. Campus Leadership
  1. List all executive board and committee-level positions you have held during your collegiate career. Include the organization you held the position in and the period in which when you held the position.
3. Honors or Awards
  1. List all awards received during your time as a collegiate, inside or outside the university.
Presidential Candidate and Slate Partner Responses*

Slate should submit two separate documents in the dropbox above.
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**Both the Presidential Candidate and Slate Partner MUST complete the following questions together.**
1. Why are you interested in running for Student Government?
2. What are Three Goals you have for this position? How will you accomplish these goals?
3. What are your ideas for campus improvement?
4. What skills and qualities will you bring to this position and how will they help advance your agenda?
5. What do you think makes a successful leader?
Presidential Slate Questionnare Response*

Submit one document above with all questions answered to the best of your ability.
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2025-2026 Student Government Presidential Slate Application

Presidential Nominee/Candidate Information

Slate Partner Information

Candidate Questionnare