Student Trustee Applications Now Open

Students may now apply to serve as the student member of the IUP Council of Trustees.

The application/nomination form is available online, and more information is available on the IUP Trustees website. Completed applications must be submitted by midnight on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Graduate and undergraduate students are welcome to apply. Interested students will need to upload supporting documentation during the application process, which includes:

• An unofficial transcript

• Three letters of recommendation (at least one from an IUP faculty/staff/administrator)

• Résumé that includes university activities, awards, and scholarships

• A letter of interest

The student member will serve a term of up to four years or until they are no longer enrolled full-time at IUP, whichever comes first, with a minimum term of two years. A candidate must have an expected graduation date not earlier than May 2029.

The student must be in good academic and student conduct standing.

• Be appointed yearly by the chair of the Council of Trustees to serve on committees as appropriate

• Serve on the Student Government Association Executive Board as ex officio

• Attend quarterly and special meetings of the Council of Trustees

• Participate in Commencement ceremonies and other official functions of the university

• Chair the next search committee for the student trustee position

Interested students should be familiar with the Powers and Duties of Councils of Trustees, Act 188, Section 20-2009-A.