Associated Students of Southern Oregon University

The Associated Students of Southern Oregon University (ASSOU) is the official student government of SOU. ASSOU is comprised of representatives elected and appointed to serve the needs of our university students. It consists of three main governmental branches -- Executive, Legislative, and Judicial -- which abide by ASSOU's constitution and guidelines within a maintained balance of power.

The primary purpose of ASSOU is to provide advocacy for students at local, state, and national levels. Through the proper allocation of time and resources, ASSOU provides a wide variety of student-oriented initiatives and services. Among these are student vote campaigns, funding for clubs and organizations, sustainable innovations, state/national legislative representation, community service opportunities, and an all-new television network to be launched this fall. 

ASSOU encourages students to voice their opinions concerning issues affecting them and to get involved in their student government. The new ASSOU website is designed to help students better understand the goals and work of ASSOU, so that they might find greater access to the many opportunities awaiting them at Southern Oregon University.

Click here to see how ASSOU works.

Interested in improving your leadership skills? The Raider Leadership Academy is being offered to thirty incoming freshman and will provide valuable training and experience. Students who are admitted into the academy will get the opportunity to move into their residence halls early, as well as meet their student government officers and experience life at SOU early.

The last day to apply for the academy will be August 27th. If you are interested in applying, you may do so online at <www.sou.edu/orientation/academy>.

Questions? Email ASSOU President Stephen Land at <assoupresident@sou.edu>!