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:

TBD

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

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 

SGA Funding Request Information and Qualtrics Forms

SGA Travel Funding Request Form

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 (2025)

2025 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, and Marla Forfar, forfar87@rowan.edu

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