Co-Curricular Life

Co-curricular activities greatly enhance the value of the Moravian experience. The rewards of involvement are many: making new friends, exploring new interests, developing talents, learning by doing, establishing valuable contacts, contributing to the College and the greater community, and combining social and academic interests in ways that are personally rewarding.

United Student Government

USG is the student government organization for full-time students. Officers and representatives are elected in the spring for the coming academic year. Elections for first-year students take place in September.

As the major legislative body for students, USG serves as a liaison between the student body and the faculty and administration. One of its major functions is to allocate funds to student organizations. Organizations or club sports seeking USG recognition should contact the USG advisor. USG also is responsible for appointing students to student-faculty committees, which make policy decisions affecting students. Committees are listed in the Moravian College Catalog.

USG provides support to many organizations and activities and initiates at least one program each year that is either educational or cultural in emphasis. The organization meets weekly, and all students are encouraged to participate.

United Student Government has adopted the following Code of Conduct and Ethics for Student Leaders.

The purpose of the code is to unite students on campus, inspire the continued pursuit of leadership, create something of benefit to the College and surrounding community, and reaffirm that there are expectations of any student who assumes a leadership position.

As members of the Moravian College community, we embrace the following values:

• Acceptance. Those who endorse the code recognize the equality of all members of the College community, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or other characteristics.
• Education. Those who endorse the code believe their primary reason for attending Moravian College is to receive an education. Maximum effort in their academic pursuits is encouraged of all student leaders. Additionally, all student leaders comply with the College's policy on academic honesty.
• Leadership. Those who endorse the code understand that it exists to enhance the quality of leadership at Moravian College. Student leaders are reminded that increased expectations accompany increased responsibilities. Keeping in mind that their conduct affects others, student leaders should use good judgment at all times and create a positive influence at the College and in the surrounding community.
• Unity. Those who endorse the code recognize the common ground that exists among students. Regardless of the initiative taken, student leaders have sought to involve themselves in the affairs of the College. In order for the Code to be successful, student leaders must commit themselves to the same high level of standards.