Students nominate their peers for achievements in fitness, leadership, community service and academics. The fourth semester student who exhibits the highest overall potential for professional excellence is given the President's Award. An outdoor circuit course on the beach provides an excellent workout with a spectacular view. Representatives elect a governing chairperson, vice chairperson, treasurer and historian. Student Senate plays an active role in planning and implementing student activities, including outreach to the community.
Student government maintains an open door policy to encourage the discussion of student concerns.
This fosters an environment that promotes personal and professional growth. Student government communicates student concerns and needs in a bi-weekly meeting with the Director of Student Affairs. The Student Senate also recommends representatives to sit on administrative committees. The St. Matthew's AMSA Chapter is chartered by the National American Medical Student Association. The St. Matthew's University School of Medicine AMSA chapter was recognized and chartered by the National AMSA organization in 1999.