The Student Government Association (SGA) serves as a voice for IUP students as well as a chance for students to get involved in representing the interests of the university.
Since its formation in the 1930s, the organization has expanded in its commitment to ensure university students are heard.
The SGA is connected to the IUP administration and thus serves on the University Senate that recommends university policies to President Michael Driscoll.
Members of the organization are responsible for numerous activities and regularly selected to serve on university committees to ensure fair representation of the student body. These include serving on Student Conduct boards, Student Organization Review boards and grade appeal committees. Additionally, they help manage the IUP Student Activity Fee with the IUP Student Cooperative Association.