Shared governance implies advocacy by participating stakeholders. Students, however, are often overlooked as an important voice at their institutions. Ideally, through shared governance there is collaborative participation in planning, decision-making, and accountability; it is the process in which administration, staff, faculty, governing boards, and students openly exchange information and opinions for institutional planning improvement purposes. This article explores how to engage students and invite their contributions in the decision-making process. Qualitative interviews identify key reasons students are hesitant to engage in shared governance at their schools. from the interview results, this article will conclude with recommendations on how administrations can incorporate students into the shared governance of their institutions.