Student Assembly
The Student Assembly is charged with examining matters of interest to the undergraduate student community, and making proposals to the appropriate officers or decision-making
bodies of the University.
bodies of the University.
The SA represents the undergraduate student population with an elected body of thirty-seven members, and deals with quality of life issues relating to undergraduate students, making sure that student issues are heard and addressed. The assembly has legislative authority over the policies of the Office of the Dean of Students and the Department of Campus Life, and establishes the undergraduate Student Activity Fee and guidelines for its distribution. Meetings are open to the public. Attend in person or join via Zoom.
Resources for Undergraduates
Recent Resolutions
(Sep 17, 2026) SA R10: Upholding Cornell's Health Excuse Policy and Ending Faculty Requests for Medical Notes
(Sep 17, 2026) SA R9: Expanding the Office of Ethics and the Office of Elections, Requiring Continuity of Membership, and Establishing an ROTC Liaison
(Sep 17, 2026) SA R8: Amending the Faculty Handbook to Require Syllabus Publication on the Class Roster and Encourage Common Syllabi for Multi-Section Courses
(Sep 17, 2026) SA R6: Solidifying Students with Disabilities' Representation in Assembly Programming