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Find answers to some of the most common questions about getting involved with Associated Students (A.S.) at SDSU.
Whether you’re curious about the time commitment, eligibility requirements or the differences between student volunteer and leadership roles, our FAQs provide clear and helpful information to guide you in your journey with A.S. If your question is not answered here, DM us on Instagram at @as_sdsu or email associatedstudents@sdsu.edu.
A.S. Student Government Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I get involved?
Click any of our Get Involved Now links throughout this website for next steps on the area of A.S. you are interested in joining. Or, just attend one of our A.S. board, committee and commission meetings listed on our New to A.S. page at any time.
When can I get involved?
You can get involved in A.S. at any time!
Do I have to be involved in student government at my high school to join A.S.?
Not at all! No prior experience in student government is necessary.
What’s the time commitment for joining A.S.?
The time commitment for joining A.S. ranges depending on what you’re looking to get involved in. The lowest commitment to joining A.S. is attending an hour-long A.S. board, committee and commission meetings listed on our New to A.S. page. You can join as many A.S. board, committee and commission meetings as you would like. From there, your involvement in A.S. increases depending on the leadership position you are interested in.
Why should I get involved?
Getting involved in A.S. is a great way to broaden your community at SDSU, meet new people and create lasting change on campus.
What is the difference between being an A.S. student volunteer and an A.S. student leader?
A.S. student volunteers — have less requirements and obligations than A.S. student leaders. Being an A.S. student volunteer can be as simple as joining an hour-long A.S. board, committee or commission meeting found on our New to A.S. page.
A.S. student leaders — are selected through an election or appointment process typically in the spring semester, with the exception of vacancies. A.S. student leaders have additional obligations and require a larger time commitment. For a list of our current open student leader positions, please refer to the Seeking a Leadership Position Now page.
What is it like being involved in A.S.?
Please refer to our A.S. Instagram at @as_sdsu for videos of A.S. students sharing about their current experience.
Are there eligibility requirements to be involved in A.S.?
A.S. student volunteers do not have eligibility requirements to get involved. However, A.S. student leaders do have eligibility requirements which can be found on the A.S. Elections website. For more information on the differences between an A.S. student volunteer and an A.S. student leader, please refer to the previous question.
When are A.S. elections and how do I run?
A.S. elections take place every spring semester. For more information on A.S. elections, go to the A.S. Elections website.
Where can I find additional A.S. resources?
Please refer to our Resources page for more information.
Where can I direct my campus-related questions, concerns, comments or suggestions?
If you have any campus-related questions, concerns, comments or suggestions, please go to our Your Voice Matters page.
If I am a student leader, do I receive financial compensation?
No, but if you are looking for a paid position, please go to the A.S. jobs website.
What is the difference between an A.S. board, committee and commission?
The naming dates back to the A.S. government restructure in 2014 but all A.S. board, committees and commissions function the same.
What if I have additional questions?
Please email associatedstudents@sdsu.edu or DM us on Instagram at @as_sdsu.
