Reedy Newton, Student Body President
The president serves as the official representative of Student Government upon request of the president of the university and oversees the Executive Cabinet.
Office Hours
By Appointment Only
Student Government Scholarships
Each year, Student Government awards three $500 scholarships which are presented at the annual awards day ceremony. All application materials are due March 15, 2023.
The Freshman Council Marie-Louise Ramsdale Scholarship is awarded to a first-year student who has benefited the Student Body through a leadership position at USC.
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- Each applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be in good standing with the University.
- Scholarship funds must be used at the University of South Carolina and will be applied to University tuition and fees only.
- Applicants may submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty/staff member addressing the applicant’s leadership abilities and accomplishments.
The Student Body President’s Scholarship is awarded to a student who has benefited the Student Body through a leadership position at USC.
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- Each applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be in good standing with the University.
- Scholarship funds must be used at the University of South Carolina and will be applied to University tuition and fees only.
- Applicants may submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty/staff member addressing the applicant’s leadership abilities and accomplishments.
The Brian Comer Student Government Scholarship is awarded to a senior planning to attend graduate/professional school at the University of South Carolina who has made a significant contribution to the Student Body while at UofSC.
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- Applicants must be graduating by December 31, 2023 and enrolled in a graduate program by January 2024.
- Each applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be in good standing with the University.
- Applicants may submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty/staff member addressing the applicant’s leadership abilities and accomplishments.
To apply for a Student Government Scholarship, click HERE.
Executive Officers
All executive powers of the Student Government are vested in a student body president, student body vice president, speaker of the Student Senate and student body treasurer who are elected by the student body each spring semester.
Maia Porzio, Student Body Vice President
The vice president oversees the general administration and organization of Student Government programs on a day-to-day basis. These programs include the Carolina Closet, Airport Shuttles, CarolinaBeYOUtiful Week and Freshman Council.
Office Hours
By Appointment Only
Noah Glasgow, Speaker of the Senate
The speaker of the Student Senate serves as the presiding officer of the Student Senate, which is composed of 50 senators from across the university.
Office Hours
By Appointment Only
Student Government Initiatives
Student Government is an active body that works for university students through numerous initiatives and programs, such as the Carolina Closet, which provides business and professional clothes for students, and Swipe Out Hunger, where students can donate unused meal swipes. Student Government even assists in providing a shuttles to the Columbia Airport during fall break, Thanksgiving break and spring break.
Get Involved
All students are encouraged to serve the university in a leadership role through Student Government. There are opportunities for all students regardless of classification and discipline. Ways to get involved include Freshman Council, Government Relations and within the Student Senate.
About Student Government
Since 1908, Student Government has had a distinguished history at the University of South Carolina. Former members can be found within various career fields, including business executives, lawyers and community leaders. Stay in touch with what is happening by connecting with us on social media.