Maricopa Student Senate (MSS)
The Maricopa Student Senate (MSS) is a student representative body of Maricopa Community Colleges composed of one senator from each of the 10 colleges. The MSS advocates for the common interests of all Maricopa Community Colleges students, sharing achievements and concerns with their fellow students, the Governing Board, Chancellor, colleges, administrators, and the community.
Student senators take on the challenging and fulfilling duty of actively representing their constituencies and addressing student concerns. As voting members of the Senate, senators provide for the welfare and betterment of all Maricopa students. The MSS proudly provides senators with opportunities for growth and development as student government leaders.
Become a Student Senator
Do you want to serve as a Maricopa Student Senator during the 2024–2025 academic year? Applications are now open, and due by 5 p.m. on March 29, 2024!
The process to become a Senator is selective. To begin, you will need to complete the online application form. The application requires you to enter a college leader’s name and email address. Once you enter their information and complete the form, the college leader will receive an email instructing them to complete an evaluation form on your behalf.
In addition, be prepared to respond to the following questions:
- Why would you like to become a Student Senator?
- What are your academic/career goals?
- How do you plan to represent the voice of students on your campus?
Qualifications
- Must currently hold six (6) credit hours with a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) prior to submitting your application.
- Must be enrolled in at least six (6) credits per semester (Fall and Spring).
- Must commit to serve one (1) academic year (fall and spring) and have the role as Senator be your primary extracurricular activity.
For questions regarding the application process, email student.senate@domail.maricopa.edu.