Graduate and Professional Student Government

We represent graduate and professional students at IU Indy

The mission of the Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) is to promote the educational experience, interests, and needs of graduate and professional students at IU Indy. GPSG seeks to:

Improve the quality of life and well-being for all graduate and professional students
Give graduate and professional students a voice in matters pertaining to the university
Provide a means for graduate and professional students to get involved in campus planning and help determine future university directions
Enhance graduate and professional student involvement on campus and in the community

Meet the GPSG e-board

Take an active role

Graduate or professional students at IU Indy with a minimum 2.0 GPA can join GPSG as representatives or alternates, chosen by their academic areas. Representatives attend General Assembly meetings, vote, and communicate on behalf of their areas, with compensation provided for meeting attendance.

Eligible students with a minimum 2.25 GPA can also run for positions like president, vice president, chief financial officer, secretary, and directors. Elections take place in April, where candidates present their platforms, and officers are elected by a majority vote of representatives.

Outside the executive board, members have opportunities to join GPSG’s ad hoc committees, serve as justices in the Court of Student Governance, or participate in university-wide committees—offering multiple ways to engage in campus governance.

Interested in getting involved with GPSG? Email us at gpsg@iu.edu and attend one of the General Assembly meetings. To see meeting dates and times, visit our page on The Spot.

2024–25 events and initiatives

Latin Night

GPSG’s biggest event will take place on Feb. 7, 2025. Get ready for live performances, a chance to learn and enjoy dancing, Mexican food, a special DJ, and drinks at the Campus Center. Don’t forget to bring your plus one! Follow @gpsg_iui on Instagram to stay up to date on event details.

Elite 50

Each year, IU Indianapolis honors 50 graduate and professional students who demonstrate excellence beyond the classroom. GPSG is a proud sponsor of this prestigious event, and its members help put together the Elite 50 Awards Banquet each year.

Learn more about the Elite 50

What GPSG has accomplished on our campus

Over the years, GPSG has significantly enhanced campus life for graduate and professional students through various initiatives:

Campus development: GPSG has been instrumental in advocating for the creation of essential campus facilities, including the Campus Center, the fitness center, and the installation of water refill stations.
Academic support: The organization played a key role in establishing the Multimedia Production Center and contributed to developing guidelines for the Graduate Mentoring Center, aiming to bolster academic resources for students.
Mental health initiatives:Collaborating with Institutional Effectiveness, Counseling and Psychological Services, and the Indiana University Graduate School Indianapolis, GPSG has developed several initiatives focused on mental health awareness and wellness.
Honors and awards: In recognition of its contributions, GPSG received the IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor's Medallion from Chancellor Nasser H. Paydar during the Elite 50 dinner on April 10, 2019.

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