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Get Involved with GPSA

The Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) offers several opportunities for graduate and professional students to get involved in student governance, advocate for their peers, and contribute to the UC San Diego community. Whether through leadership positions, Council representation, or committee service, students can help shape policies, programs, and initiatives that impact graduate and professional student life.

Executive Committee

The GPSA Executive Committee oversees the Association's operations, initiatives, and advocacy efforts. Students can serve as elected officers, chosen through GPSA elections, or appointed officers, selected to support specific areas of the Association's work. These positions provide opportunities to lead initiatives, coordinate programs, and represent graduate and professional student interests.

Council Representatives 

The GPSA Council is the Association's primary legislative and representative body. Council Representatives serve as the voice of their respective academic departments or programs, participate in Council meetings, vote on Association business, and communicate student concerns. Students interested in serving should contact their department or program regarding representative selection.

GPSA Internal Committees

GPSA internal committees support the Association's governance, operations, and initiatives. Committee members contribute to areas such as financial oversight, elections, student advocacy, and organizational development. These opportunities allow students to participate in GPSA decision-making and help advance the Association's priorities.

University and External Committees

GPSA appoints graduate and professional students to serve on university-wide and external committees. These representatives advocate for student perspectives on matters such as academic policy, campus planning, student services, and university governance. Committee service provides opportunities to collaborate with campus administrators, faculty, and fellow students on issues affecting the graduate and professional student community.