The Student Government Association is recognized by the university as the official governing body of its students and, like the federal government, SGA is organized into executive and legislative branches. Each branch focuses on a specific area while keeping in contact with the other one. This creates a checks-and-balances system which ensures that every decision is made fairly and in the best int
erests of the student body. Every student enrolled at UNC Asheville is considered an SGA member and is invited to get involved. Officials are elected each spring, except freshman senators who are elected in the fall. Appointments of qualified applicants to all three branches of government are made throughout the year. The basic requirements for any post is a 2.0 (or better) GPA and current enrollment in at least six semester hours of classes.