Student Governments at UW
The Student Activities Office (SAO) advises the Associated
Students of the University of Washington (ASUW) and the Graduate
and Professional Student Sentate (GPSS). Both ASUW and GPSS are governed by students elected
into leadership positions.
ASUW is the student government for all students on campus. The purpose of the ASUW is to enrich
student life outside the classroom by providing services, employment, leadership and volunteer opportunities
for students. The ASUW also reserves funds each year for allocation to student organization events.
In addition to services, the ASUW advocates on students' behalf by sitting on University and faculty
committees, lobbying state and national lawmakers, and working closely with faculty, administration
and community leaders.
GPSS is the student government for the graduate and professional students at the University
of Washington. GPSS provides students with representation both on campus and in the legislature. In
addition, GPSS acts as a resource center and funds graduate programming and departmental resources.
The GPSS Senate is made up of two senators from each academic department and one senator from each
of eight under-represented groups.
Some of the ASUW student entities that the SAO advises are listed below.
ASUW Administration
ASUW Commissions
ASUW Enterprises
ASUW Programs
ASUW Standing Committees
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