University Committees

There are more than 40 committees across the university with student representatives. Their issue areas are numerous, including admissions and financial aid, conduct affairs, land and building development, public art, athletics, and more! Serving on a committee allows students to have a direct impact on university policy at the administrative level.

Students submit their applications to the Nominations Commission. Its members will review the responses and invite applicants to interview. The Commission will then nominate selected applicants for the legislative bodies to consider. Once confirmed, students will serve on their respective committees for a full academic year.

The general application for university committees is released in the Winter Quarter each year. If there are an insufficient number of applicants for the number of committee positions available, a second application process will open during the Spring Quarter.

Applications are not yet open for the 2026-27 academic year.

Rolling applications may be accepted to fill committee vacancies during the year. Refer to the current committee directory for any openings and contact nomcom@assu.stanford.edu to initiate the process. Those that apply on a rolling basis will generally be notified of their status by the end of the quarter in which their application is submitted.

Applicants are evaluated across these key areas:

• Preparation: students seeking committee positions must conduct themselves professionally, respond to communications timely, and demonstrate a sense of composure and organization.
• Motivation: students should have a compelling reason to join the committees to which they apply. Applicants should have be able to articulate their interest in the role, what they hope to accomplish during their tenure, and why those changes are necessary for the community.
• Community Involvement: applicants should demonstrate a level of engagement with, or dedication to, various campus communities, as well as a strong commitment toward improving the quality of student life.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: representatives must be able to consider the diversity of student concerns on a given issue, especially the opinions of those from marginalized or underrepresented communities. Applicants should be able to explain how their intended goals will foster more diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus policies.
  
• Advocacy: representatives must speak persuasively in order to bring about their desired change. Students should demonstrate an ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely.
  
• Leadership: applicants should have previous experiences that speak to their ability to take initiative, work with others, and be effective members of a team.