Rowan-Virtua SOM Student Government Association

The elected Student Government Association maintains communications between the student body, faculty, administration, State Osteopathic Society (NJAOPS), American Osteopathic Association (AOA), other relevant professional associations, and the community. The council supports athletic, educational and entertainment activities for the students, as well as serves as a voice for the students' opinions and grievances.

If you would like to get involved with SGA, please reach out to one of the officers listed below.

Upcoming SGA Meetings

2026-2027 Meeting Dates:

• August 11, 2026
• September 8, 2026
• October 6, 2026*
• November 10, 2026
• December 8, 2026
• January 12, 2027
• February 9, 2027
• March 9, 2027
• April 6, 2027

All meetings will be held at 7 pm in the AC-AUD unless otherwise indicated.

*To take place on the Sewell Campus

Forms and Documents

Below are the forms and documents most often requested by members of our student clubs:

Reimbursement Information and Forms

• Student Reimbursement Do's & Don'ts
• Tax Exempt Letter for NJ Purchases
• How the Student Reimbursement Policy Works
• Student Reimbursement Policy
• Student Reimbursement Request Form

Student Travel Information and Forms

• Student Day Travel Expense Form
• Student Travel Prepayment Form
• Student Travel Request Instructions
• Student Domestic Travel Request Form
• Student Travel Waiver Form
• Student Travel Expense Form
• International Travel Request Form 
• Domestic Travel Request Example Form
• International Travel Request Example Form
• Travel Expense Example Form
• Travel Prepayment Example Form
• Day Travel Expense Example Form

SGA Funding Request Information and Qualtrics Forms

• SGA Travel Funding Request Form
  • Example of Single Traveler Submission
  • Example of Multiple Travelers Submission
  • Example of Mission Trip/Service Trip Submission
  • Example of Publication Request Submission
• SGA Club Special Projects Funding Request Form 
• SGA Student Educational Lecture Grant Form
• Rowan-Virtua SOM Alumni Grant Award
• SGA Constitution (2026)

Guidelines for current and prospective student clubs and leaders:
Rowan-Virtua SOM Student Leadership PPT (2026)

2026 Rowan-Virtua SOM Student Leadership Workshop

TOUCH

Translating Osteopathic Understanding into Community Health (TOUCH) is a national community service initiative led by the Council of Osteopathic Student Council Presidents (COSGP).

Students participate in 50 hours of community service to receive credit for the program. Once completed, a student is eligible for rewards, including national acknowledgement at the COSGP conference, a lapel pin and mention of the achievement in the student’s Dean's Letter.

More information, guidelines, and application for the program are below:

• TOUCH Program Information
• TOUCH Program Presentation (SOM)
• TOUCH Program Rules and Regulations
• Logging Your TOUCH Hours

For more information about the TOUCH Program, contact: 

Second Year Reps
Olivia Desanto, desant84@rowan.edu
Marla Forfar, forfar87@rowan.edu

First Year Reps
Caroline Schwester, schwes89@rowan.edu
Shaan Mody, modysh92@rowan.edu