Student Government Association

Who We Are & What We Do

The University of Colorado Denver Student Government Association (SGA) is your elected student government officials that work to provide you with the best possible student experience and is here to represent you and the voices of all students. Our priority is to provide the students with an enriching and fulfilling university experience, and to promote and maintain the general welfare of the student body.

SGA safeguards the rights and interests of all students while recognizing and respecting the strength and diversity of each individual student. Here, we put equity, diversity, and inclusion at the forefront of what we do. As the collective voice of the student body, we are tasked with serving and leading our students with honesty, integrity, and respect. The CU Denver SGA promises accountability to the student body by modeling effective and responsive shared governance that enriches the quality of student life.

Work for Student Government

Participate in Spring 2026 Elections

Student Government Elections Spring 2026: A Word From Election Commissioners

Dear candidates,

On behalf of the CU Denver community and student government, we commend you for your willingness to serve the student body and are excited to present the code for the Spring 2026 SGA election. By choosing to campaign for a student government position, you have chosen to represent the voices and needs of your fellow students and support the Auraria campus community.

student government spring 2026 election poster

Meet Your Executive Representatives

The SGA president and vice president are the primary spokespeople for the student body and represent CU Denver on a system-wide, intercampus forum. Additionally, the president and vice president oversee the day-to-day operations of the Student Government Association. They set the SGA agenda for the year and collaborate with the committees to work on improving the student experience. They also serve as the liaison between CU Denver professors, administration, and students by answering questions, responding to complaints, and providing information to all appropriate parties.

Mitchell Mauro (he/him), President 2025-2026

Juan Diaz (he/him), Vice President 2025-2026

Photo: Juan (Left), Mitchell (Right)

The Legislative Branch is chaired by the CU Denver SGA Vice President and the Judicial Branch. It is comprised of the Senate which includes three standing committees.

Senate Committees

Civics Committee
College Council
Finance and Funding

The Senate includes 12 senators and 7 college/school representatives elected by the student body and is chaired by the SGA Vice President. Additionally, there are two elected members who serve as CU Denver's representatives on the Student Advisory Committee to the Auraria Board (SACAB).

The primary duty of each senator shall be to represent the student voice effectively in the shared governance of the campus, to provide the students with an enriching and fulfilling university experience, and to promote the general welfare of the student body.

Senators are required to attend weekly Senate meetings and to hold office hours each week to work on designated projects assigned by their respective committees. Additionally, senators work events, perform administrative functions including legislation, support projects relevant to the CU Denver student body, and sit on committees external to the Student Government Association.

The Senate is also responsible for the annual approval of the funding guidelines as proposed by the Finance and Funding Committee.

The Judicial Council oversees all activities of the CU Denver SGA to ensure that the creation and implementation of policies and legislation coincide with the interests of the students, policies, and procedures, and local, state, and federal laws. Judicial Council is also responsible for deciding all matters involving the interpretation of the Student Government Association Constitution and for the oversight and certification of the student election. Judicial Branch members are selected at the beginning of the Fall Semester and are engaged in work as required.

Join SGA Senate

Join us for Senate on Fridays 1-4pm in Student Commons 1600 or via Zoom. All Faculty, Staff & Students are welcome!

No dress code is required for attendance. Senate is official business conducted by Student Government!

Make your voice heard! Come share your feedback on the Auraria Campus and the CU Denver Community and learn about on campus initiatives that benefit the CU Denver Community! This will take place at 1:00 pm during Public Comment.