Butler University’s Student Government Association (SGA) welcomes undergraduate students who are passionate about representing their peers, advocating for student needs, and making a positive impact on campus.

How do I get involved? There are several ways to join SGA!

• Student Senate: Run for an elected Senate position during fall or spring elections.

• President and Vice President: Run for the SGA President or Vice President positions (as a joint ticket), typically during spring elections.

• Executive Branch: Apply for appointed Director positions, selected by the President and Vice President, or board member positions, selected by the respective Directors.

• Judicial Branch: Explore appointed Justice positions, selected by the Chief Justice, or internship opportunities selected by the Chief Justice and the Justice of Onboarding.

Who is eligible?

SGA members must generally be full-time undergraduate students in good academic and conduct standing with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Additional eligibility requirements may apply depending on the position.

For information about upcoming elections, open positions, and ways to get involved, follow @ButlerU.SGA on social media or contact sga@butler.edu.

Butler University’s Student Government Association (SGA) represents the undergraduate student body and works to improve the student experience through advocacy, collaboration, and campus engagement.

How does SGA support students?

SGA advocates for student needs and concerns, works with university administration to address campus issues, allocates funding to student organizations, develops resolutions and policy recommendations, and supports initiatives that promote student belonging and campus community.

How is SGA organized?

SGA consists of three branches that work independently and collaboratively:

• Executive Branch: Leads SGA initiatives, coordinates projects, and works to advance the organization’s goals.

• Legislative Branch (Student Senate): Represents students, addresses campus concerns, allocates funding to student organizations, and develops legislation and resolutions.

• Judicial Branch: Upholds SGA’s Constitution and governing documents, oversees elections, and reviews matters related to SGA procedures.

SGA is committed to ensuring student voices are heard and helping make Butler a better place for every student.

Have a question, concern, or idea?

Follow @ButlerU.SGA on social media or contact sga@butler.edu to connect with your student government.

Butler SGA’s Student Senate offers grant funding to eligible student organizations to support events, initiatives, and operational expenses that benefit the Butler community. Grant funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and all requests are subject to Senate approval.

Who is eligible?

Organizations must generally be officially recognized by the Office of Student Activities, active for at least one month, in good standing, and able to demonstrate financial need and a positive impact on the Butler community. Organizations with a deficit in their Student Activities account are not eligible.

How do we apply?

Submit a complete grant application through Engage using your Butler email. Applications require:

• An organization overview presentation (no more than five slides).

• A completed budget, including all revenue sources and your Student Activities account balance.

• A price comparison sheet with two options for each budgeted item.

• A completed grant application with links to your presentation and budget.

• A presentation to the Student Senate, if required. Requests under $250 do not require a Senate presentation.

When should we apply?

Applications must be submitted at least 10 school days before the expected expense. Grant funding cannot cover expenses incurred before the application is submitted.

What types of grants are available?

SGA offers General Grants. Diversity and Inclusion Grants, Green Grants and Initiatives, and Service and Philanthropy Grants. Each has specific eligibility requirements and funding purposes.

What happens if we receive a grant?

Organizations must track expenditures, retain receipts, submit required accountability materials by April 1, and acknowledge SGA funding in promotional materials for supported events or initiatives.

For complete guidelines, application materials, and current deadlines, visit the grants page.

For further questions, contact the Speaker of the Senate at sgasenatespeaker@butler.edu or the Appropriations Chair at cbourne@butler.edu.

Yes! All Butler students with an active Butler University email address can access Grubhub+ for free, unlocking discounted delivery fees and other perks. Students with a Butler dining plan can also use their available Out-On-Town Dollars to pay for eligible Grubhub orders.

What benefits are included?

• Free Grubhub+ membership while your Butler email remains active.

• Free delivery on eligible orders over $50.

• Discounted fees on eligible orders.

• Pickup rewards: Earn 5% back on pickup orders.

• Dining plan flexibility: Use available Out-On-Town Dollars toward eligible orders.

How do I sign up?

Download the Grubhub app and create or sign in to your account using your active Butler University email address. Follow the app's instructions to connect your Butler affiliation and access your benefits.

For questions, contact sga@butler.edu.

Yes! Butler SGA partners with Uber to provide eligible full-time undergraduate students with transportation assistance to select locations, including:

• Ascension St. Vincent Hospital (2001 W. 86th St.)

• CVS Pharmacy (119 W 56th St.)

• Fresh Thyme Market (6301 N College Ave.)

• Julian Center (2011 N Meridian St.)

• Nora Urgent Care (850 E. 86th St.)

• Sarga International Grocery (3605 Commercial Dr.)

• Target - Glendale Shopping Center (2011 N Median St.)

How do I sign up?

Accept the invitation sent to your Butler email and follow the Uber Sign-Up Guide.

Are there any restrictions?

All SGA-sponsored rides must use UberX, begin or end at Butler University (4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208), and travel only to the locations listed above.

For questions, contact sga@butler.edu.

Butler SGA provides two ways for students to share feedback and bring attention to campus issues. Both forms are available on the SGA website, but they serve different purposes.

Anonymous Complaint: Use this form to report conduct-related complaints to SGA’s Judicial Branch. It provides a way to raise concerns about conduct while remaining anonymous.

Student Concern: Use this form to share an issue or concern you would like to see addressed or improved on campus. Student concerns are brought to Student Senate, where senators can discuss the issue and explore potential solutions.

You can also bring a concern to Senate in person on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Reilly Room, unless a schedule change is posted on the Senate page.

Not sure which form to use?

If your concern involves conduct, submit an Anonymous Complaint. If you want to see a campus issue addressed, submit a Student Concern.