Branches

Elected annually from the student body (both graduate and undergraduate), the President and Vice President lead the Executive Branch of the ASSU. They select a Cabinet in order to coordinate the activities of the Association and carry out student initiatives.

The Undergraduate Senate (UGS) is the designated representative for Stanford undergraduates. Comprised of 15 undergraduate students from all majors and classes, the Senate is responsible for a myriad of projects within the ASSU system.

The Graduate Student Council (GSC) serves Stanford's graduate student population by representing student interests in university affairs, supporting graduate student organizations, and providing community events for graduate students.

Each class slate works closely with a University assigned advisor to coordinate social events and activities. Class Presidents are expected to meet with their assigned advisors on a regular basis. Sophomores and juniors work with Office of Student Engagement staff and the seniors work with the Stanford Alumni Association.

The Nominations Commission is responsible for nominating students as voting members to university committees, including Board of Trustee committees, academic policy committees, and more.

The Constitutional Council adjudicates cases in which the constitutionality of an act by an Association legislative body, the President of the Association, or any other entity of the Association is called into question, including student groups.