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Fall 2026 - Undergraduate Student Government Application

Hi everyone! Welcome, or welcome back to USC! We are so excited that you are interested in joining the Undergraduate Student Government. Being part of this community has changed my life for the better, and I hope many of you will get to share the same experience; I am so excited for you! 

Our team has been working incredibly hard to prepare for the upcoming term, and we’re so excited to bring forward new initiatives, events, and projects. This form serves as the application to join our team. Please note that due to the quantity of applications that USG receives, not all applicants will get the opportunity to interview. 

I look forward to seeing your application and learning more about you throughout this process. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Good luck! 

Shrinidhi Sriram
USG Chief of Staff 26-27
usgcos@usc.edu

****NOTE: DESCRIPTIONS FOR EACH POSITION CAN BE FOUND ON THIS DOCUMENT****
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The USC Undergraduate Student Government is the official governing body of the over 21,000 undergraduates at the University of Southern California. We work to represent the interests of the students to the larger USC administration on issues affecting campus. Through our extensive advocacy, programming, funding, legislative, and communication efforts, we aim to continuously make the USC experience even better.

This form can be used to join any position in the following branches and departments: Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Funding Department, and Communications Department. Descriptions of these branches/departments can be found on our website, and descriptions of the positions available can be found on this document.

Key dates to keep in mind: 

Applications Open: Tuesday, August 25th

Applications Close: Monday, August 31st (11:59 PM PST)

Please note: Given the high volume of candidates, we cannot interview every applicant. If you do not receive an interview request, that does not mean you are no longer being considered for the position. Please wait until September 8th for all decisions.

***Eligibility Requirements***

You must have a minimum cumulative 2.500 GPA and must be available to interview on the days of September 8th - 10th.

For more information and to stay up to date on all things USG, be sure to follow us on Instagram @uscusg.

Equity Statement
The Undergraduate Student Government is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive selection process that prioritizes applicant qualifications, experience, and the quality of written responses. To uphold this commitment, only the Chief of Staff, Shrinidhi Sriram, and Chief Diversity Officer, Angie Del Gaudio, will have access to identifying information during the initial review process. This ensures that all applicants are evaluated based on their merits, reducing the potential for bias and reinforcing USG’s dedication to fair and transparent recruitment practices.
Full Name *
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USC Email *
USC ID Number *
GPA *
If you don't have a USC GPA, you may input "N/A"
Graduation Year *
What other commitments (clubs, work, etc) will you have this school year?
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Did a current USG officer refer you to this application? If so, note their name here: 

Have you been involved in USG before? If so, in what capacity did you serve? (If no, put “N/A”)

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Why do you want to be a part of USC's Undergraduate Student Government (USG), and what impact do you hope to make through this role? (150-200 words)
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As a student leader representing a diverse student body, what does diversity mean to you? How do you envision bridging your role as a USG officer with the larger USG and USC community? (250 words) *
What are your top three values? *
What branch/department/position are you applying to? Positions available within each branch/department can be viewed on our website. If you are planning to apply to multiple branches/departments, please select only one in this question. Upon finishing that branch/department's application, you will be able to select another.
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Are you available on Tuesdays from 6-8PM?
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