Student Government Association
SGA is charged with making student feedback known to the administration. We are interested in any and every student concern. If we cannot help with your concern, we can connect you to someone who can.
The SGA Officers hold weekly office hours. Officer offices are located inside the SGA Chambers right next to the Center for Student Engagement on the ground floor of the GUC.
Advocacy
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the students' representation to the administration. Every member of SGA is a student advocate. We strive to ensure student welfare across campus.
Allocation
SGA is responsible for the Student Allocation Funds and distributes over $100,000 to registered student organizations.
At-Large Elections
SGA facilitates Homecoming Court elections every year and student body at-large elections and referendums.
Committees
Academic Affairs
Budget Oversight
Elections & Recruitment
Legislative Affairs
Student Welfare
Philanthropy
2026-2027 SGA President
Matt Hanback
Welcome to the University of North Alabama Student Government Association!
The Student Government Association (SGA) is a student-led organization dedicated to serving, advocating, and leading on behalf of the student body. As an organization run by the students, for the students, SGA exists to uplift your voice, provide meaningful opportunities for leadership, and help shape a better campus experience. I am incredibly honored to serve as your SGA President for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Our motto is leadership, advocacy, and service, and these principles guide everything we do. SGA is made up of four branches: Executive, Legislative, Judicial, and the Freshman Forum. Each branch plays a vital role in ensuring that student needs are heard and addressed: The Executive Branch leads the organization and is composed of elected officers and appointed council members. The Legislative Branch is made up of elected senators who pass legislation and represent the entire student body. The Judicial Branch interprets and upholds the SGA Constitution and Code of Laws through the Student Court. Freshman Forum offers first-year students leadership development and service opportunities right from the start. Together, these branches work to achieve three major goals: Representing student voices to the university administration and the campus community regaridng student needs and concerns. Allocating more than $100,000 annually in funds to Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) to support student programming and professional development conferences. Facilitating major campus events like the Lucky Dip, SGA 5K, Homecoming elections, and other student-centered initiatives.
If you're interested in getting involved with SGA, I strongly encourage you to attend our Senate meetings or join a committee as a non-voting member. Senate meetings are held every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in the SGA Chambers on the first floor of the Guillot University Center in 163B. During our meetings, there is a designated “Student Forum” section where anyone can bring forward questions, concerns, or ideas.
This year is a historic year for the university. Between the opening of Bank Independent Stadium, a branding refresh, the launch of the university's bicentennial celebration, and many more campus updates, there will be a lot taking place at UNA. SGA promises to step into these big-picture conversations as well as day-to-day business with confidence, always keeping the best interests of students at the forefront of what we do.
I’m excited for what this year holds and honored to serve alongside such an incredible group of student leaders on behalf of the students of UNA. The future is bright for UNA!
The future is bright for UNA! Roar Lions!
Matt Hanback - SGA President
