Student Senate
Student Senate is the primary advocate for students on campus. Our 65 senators and 10 executive staff members work together to allocate about $24 million in student fees in ways that best serve students. We also represent the KU student voice within University, State, and National Governance, working to address and develop policy in students' best interests.
- GET INVOLVED: Join the Student Senate Team on Microsoft Teams to read updates from our staff, record attendance at meetings, and access our working documents. See below for our 2024–25 meeting schedule. Participate in the Student Senate Elections by declaring your candidacy, attending the debate, and casting your ballot.
- WHAT WE DO WITH YOUR MONEY: Student Senate assesses around $520 from each Lawrence campus student per semester, reduced for students with low credit hours or students enrolled in summer courses. Read our use of student money in the Student Senate Budget Book. This revenue supports crucial student needs like public transportation, mental and physical healthcare, recreation, and much more. Review of the Required Campus Fees is lead entirely by students, and fees are never increased without 2/3rds support of your representatives.
- FUNDING FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: Read our funding overview and bulletins on our Apply page. Our Funding Guide provides comprehensive guidance for club leaders interested in receiving financial support from Student Senate.
- MEET THE STAFF: The Student Body President's executive staff ensure that our services run smoothly. Read the Executive Staff List and Office Hours Summary. Office hours may be reduced during break times.
All Student Senate meetings are held in person in the Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Boulevard. To view recordings of past meetings, please visit our Student Senate Youtube Channel.
Meeting Schedule 2024–2025
| Cycle | Date | Body: Time · Location |
|---|---|---|
| — | 08/28/2024 | Joint Senate: 6:30 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) |
| 01 | 09/04/2024 | Finance: 6:00 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) Community Affairs: 6:30 PM · Centennial Room (6th Floor) Rights & Affairs: 6:30 PM · English Room (6th Floor) |
| 01 | 09/11/2024 | Assembly: 6:30 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) |
| 02 | 09/18/2024 | Finance: 6:00 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) Community Affairs: 6:30 PM · Divine Nine Room (6th Floor) Rights & Affairs: 6:30 PM · English Room (6th Floor) |
| 02 | 09/25/2024 | Assembly: 6:30 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) |
| 03 | 10/02/2024 | Finance: 6:00 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) Community Affairs: 6:30 PM · Centennial Room (6th Floor) Rights & Affairs: 6:30 PM · English Room (6th Floor) |
| 03 | 10/09/2024 | Assembly: 6:30 PM · Woodruff Auditorium (5th Floor) |
| 04 | 10/16/2024 | Finance: 6:00 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) Community Affairs: 6:30 PM · Divine Nine Room (6th Floor) Rights & Affairs: 6:30 PM · Pine Room (6th Floor) |
| 04 | 10/23/2024 | Assembly: 6:30 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) |
| 05 | 10/30/2024 | Finance: 6:00 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) Community Affairs: 6:30 PM · Divine Nine Room (6th Floor) Rights & Affairs: 6:30 PM · Pine Room (6th Floor) |
| 05 | 11/06/2024 | Assembly: 6:30 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) |
| 06 | 11/13/2024 | Finance: 6:00 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) Community Affairs: 6:30 PM · Centennial Room (6th Floor) Rights & Affairs: 6:30 PM · English Room (6th Floor) |
| 06 | 11/20/2024 | Assembly: 6:30 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) |
| Thanksgiving Break: No meeting on November 27, 2024 | ||
| 07 | 12/04/2024 | Finance: 6:00 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) Community Affairs: 6:30 PM · Divine Nine Room (6th Floor) Rights & Affairs: 6:30 PM · English Room (6th Floor) |
| 07 | 12/11/2024 | Assembly: 6:30 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) |
| Winter Break | ||
| 08 | 01/29/2025 | Finance: 6:00 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) Community Affairs: 6:30 PM · Centennial Room (6th Floor) Rights & Affairs: 6:30 PM · English Room (6th Floor) |
| 08 | 02/05/2025 | Assembly: 6:30 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) |
| 09 | 02/12/2025 | Finance: 6:00 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) Community Affairs: 6:30 PM · Centennial Room (6th Floor) Rights & Affairs: 6:30 PM · English Room (6th Floor) |
| 09 | 02/19/2025 | Assembly: 6:30 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) |
| 10 | 02/26/2025 | Finance: 6:00 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) Community Affairs: 6:30 PM · Centennial Room (6th Floor) Rights & Affairs: 6:30 PM · English Room (6th Floor) |
| 10 | 03/05/2025 | Assembly: 6:30 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) |
| 11 | 03/12/2025 | Finance: 6:00 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) Community Affairs: 6:30 PM · Centennial Room (6th Floor) Rights & Affairs: 6:30 PM · English Room (6th Floor) |
| Spring Break: No meeting on March 19, 2024 | ||
| 11 | 03/26/2025 | Assembly: 6:30 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) |
| 12 | 04/02/2025 | Finance: 6:00 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) Community Affairs: 6:30 PM · Centennial Room (6th Floor) Rights & Affairs: 6:30 PM · English Room (6th Floor) |
| 12 | 04/09/2025 | Assembly: 6:30 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) |
| 13 | 04/16/2025 | Finance: 6:00 PM · Centennial Room (6th Floor) Community Affairs: 6:30 PM · International Room (6th Floor) Rights & Affairs: 6:30 PM · English Room (6th Floor) |
| 13 | 04/23/2025 | Assembly: 6:30 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) |
| — | 04/30/2025 | Joint Senate: 6:30 PM · Alderson Auditorium (4th Floor) |
Joint Senate is a meeting between the 2024–25 Student Senate and the incoming members of the 2025–26 Student Senate, allowing an orderly transition following the spring 2025 elections.