Student Government

The Student Government Association’s purpose is to represent student views on issues affecting UCF and to promote progressive changes that improve campus life. In advocating better communication and understanding among the UCF family, the Student Government Association also provides numerous services that affect student life. These services currently include computer labs, discount tickets to movie theaters and theme parks, free local calling on campus telephones, funding for legal services, recreational services and agency (Campus Activities Board, Homecoming, Volunteer UCF, Late Knights, and the Multicultural Student Center) programming. Money allocated by the Student Government Association for these services comes from activity and service fees that students pay during registration. Additionally, student organizations may receive funding for events, projects and travel to conventions. SGA coordinates its efforts with the Florida Student Association in lobbying for students' rights on local, state and national government levels.

Student Government Association’s structure is modeled closely after the United States federal government system in that it contains three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The executive branch, composed of the Student Body President, Vice President, and staff, oversees the daily administrative operation of SGA. The legislative branch funds campus student organizations and also passes bills and resolutions benefiting the student body. The judicial branch oversees hearings concerning constitutional and legislative issues.

All students are encouraged to take an active role in the Student Government Association. For information outlining how to become involved with SGA or how your student organization can receive funding, contact the Student Government Association office.