The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is an organization run by the students, for the students at IU Indianapolis.
Empowering student voices at IU Indianapolis since 1969
Our mission
To encourage democratic thought and action through self-governance to facilitate a collaborative environment that positively impacts undergraduate students, the campus, and community.
Our vision
To provide students the opportunity for representation by a student government to investigate undergraduate student problems and take appropriate action, have a voice in the affairs of the university, and effect change.
Our values
These are the beliefs USG stands for and aims to be true throughout its existence. They are the foundation of our identity and help us achieve our mission and vision.
- Advocacy
- Community
- Empowerment
- Integrity
Run for USG: Lead the change
USG elections are open to all undergraduate students at IU Indy who want to lead and serve the campus community. Whether you’re passionate about policy, student life, or campus improvement, we encourage you to run for a position. The 2025–26 General Election is underway.
Your voice, your impact
As an undergraduate student, you have the power to shape the future of our campus. Whether you want to join the Senate, attend our weekly open forum, or simply share feedback, we’re here to listen and help turn your ideas into action.
You can get involved by:
- Becoming a USG Senator. All registered student organizations that have undergraduate students as members are strongly encouraged to have a USG Senator. As a Senator, you’ll attend weekly meetings, cast essential votes, and play a key role in crafting projects, events, and initiatives at IU Indy.
- Log in to The Spot and search for Undergraduate Student Government.
- Select the Undergraduate Student Government to get more information.
- To become a Senator, click the Senator Affidavit and complete the form.
Working groups are established each year based on areas of interest from the current group of USG Senators.
- Tutoring: This group discusses how to increase tutoring resources and awareness on campus and connects with campus partners at the library. They are looking for ways to obtain student data in order to pass initiatives focused on tutoring distribution.
- Accessibility and Disability: This group focuses on increasing awareness of accessibility issues and resources on campus and connects with key campus partners to develop initiatives focused on improving accessibility and disability services.
- Auxiliary Communications: This group focuses on improving communication between Auxiliary Services and students by connecting with key campus partners to develop initiatives focused on current student issues.
- Health and Wellness: This group focuses on how to ensure current students are aware of the various health and wellness resources available at IU Indianapolis. They connect with key campus partners and aim to develop campus initiatives focused on improving health and wellness.
- Sustainability: This group focuses on sustainable initiatives that could impact the campus in both small and large ways. They meet with campus partners like the Office of Sustainability to see how to better educate students about resources and stronger sustainable practices.
- Representing your class. Each class at IU Indy gets up to five (5) representatives to represent them in the Senate. Please reach out to USG's President of Senate if you are interested in becoming a class representative.
- Taking part in a Standing Committee. Standing committees are potential opportunities open to any undergraduate student; this could be individuals who are currently serving as Senators or even those not currently active in USG. These committees are designated positions that assist either specific USG Directors or key functions of USG operations.
- Communications: This Communications Committee will assist their Director in effectively communicating the actions of the USG Senate. Their responsibilities include marketing, promotional item design, and social media projects.
- Initiatives: The Initiatives Committee is a group of three students and the Director of Initiatives who meet on a weekly basis and work on a variety of campus-wide initiatives.
- Oversight: This committee works with the Senate clerk and specifically focuses on reviewing all proposed legislation and/or bills proposed by any USG member/working group.
- Leadership and Engagement: The committee's goal is to create an inclusive and welcoming campus which gives every student an equal opportunity to succeed. They will organize events such as the Unity Brunch, work on LAE initiatives, and more.
- Submitting your feedback. Send us a DM on Instagram to share your thoughts with USG.
2025–26 key events and initiatives
From mental health advocacy to sustainability projects, USG drives key initiatives that improve life on campus. We also host events that bring the student community together and spark important conversations.
This academic year our working groups will focus on sustainability, student life, campus safety, and health and wellness. See our past initiatives and how we've created change on campus.
Contact USG
Follow along on Instagram for election updates, event information, and our campus initiatives. Want to know more about USG or get involved in our organization? Contact the USG's President of Senate or Director of Communications.