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SGA 2025-2026 Election Information 

The Pepperdine University Student Government Association (SGA) is excited to inform you about the upcoming election cycle. Important dates and information needed to run for a position and make a difference on-campus by being a part of SGA.

Fellow Waves, RUN FOR A POSITION!

Pepperdine SGA is a great opportunity to get involved in the Pepperdine community. SGA is dedicated to providing the students of Pepperdine University with quality representation through innovative advocacy programs. When a need arises we strive not to just pass that concern on to the administration, but to create and implement real solutions for the student body. Governed by an elected executive board, class presidents, senators, and appointed directors, SGA has several committees that work with administrators, faculty, and staff across the University to address student needs.

SGA Senate Meetings are scheduled for 8-10 AM (Pacific) on Wednesday mornings. If you are running for an SGA position, please make sure you are available on Wednesday mornings. If you have a class conflict, we encourage you to see if another section is offered at a different time. For questions, contact the SGA President, sgapresident@pepperdine.edu. 

Open Positions:

Executive Board:

  • President
  • Executive Vice President
  • Vice President of Administration
  • Vice President of Finance

Class Senate:

Sophomore Class Senate
  • (1) Sophomore Class President
  • (3) Sophomore Senators
Junior Class Senate
  • (1) Junior Class President
  • (3) Junior Senators
Senior Class Senate
  • (1) Senior Class President
  • (3) Senior Senators

 

Election Schedule:

  • Interest Meeting:  Wednesday, February 5 at 6 PM in the Black Plaza Classroom (BPC) 189

    • Strongly encouraged for anyone considering a position in SGA to attend one of these meetings.

    • RSVP in advance. 
  • Candidates Meeting: Wednesday, February 12 at 9 AM in the Thornton Administrative Center (TAC) 100
  • Candidates Debate: Monday, February 17 at 7 PM, location to be announced
  • Elections: Wednesday, February 19 (8 AM) – Thursday, February 20 (8 AM)
    • Elections on Peppervine.
  • Runoff Elections: Wednesday, February 26 (8 AM) – Thursday, February 27 (8 AM)
    • A runoff election is only held if needed.
  • SGA Retreat: Friday, September 26 - Sunday, September 28, 2025 
    • Required for all members of SGA. These dates are subject to change.

 

Election Packets: 

SGA 2025-2026 Election Packets:

Election Packet for Executive Board Positions 

Election Packet for Class Senate Positions 

Election Candidate Petition & Profile Forms

For questions about your Petition for Candidacy, please contact the SGA Vice President of Administration, Joanna Lee, sgaadminvp@pepperdine.edu, or the SGA President, Myers Mentzer, sgapresident@pepperdine.edu. Please complete your Candidate Profile Form (Executive Board and Senate) BEFORE the Candidates Meeting.

For more information about each position, see the SGA Constitution.

Questions?

Please direct any questions about elections to SGA Vice President of Administration, Joanna Lee, sgaadminvp@pepperdine.edu, or SGA President, Myers Mentzer, sgapresident@pepperdine.edu.