A student election is usually held, in April or May, for all students interested in holding an office within the Student Government Association. Class presidents, vice presidents and secretaries are also elected during that time with the exception of the Freshman Class officers, which are elected during the beginning of the fall semester each year. Although the university class queens appear on the official Student Government voting ballot, they are not a part of the Student Government Association. Appointed executive positions are acquired through the Student Government Association President, and class appointments are acquired through the class president. Students running for elected positions participate in a week-long campaign process which includes participation in scheduled debates, student rallies, parades and campaign booster activities.
Candidates take their campaign very seriously.
T-Shirts, cups, and pencils are handed out and a variety of foods are served to the student body urging support from each student. Mountains of fliers, posters and wooden signs are collected at the end of the week. State voting machines are used to vote. After the polls close, the Elections Commission, a representative from the Internal Auditor's office, the Vice President for Student Affairs and Student Government Association Advisors, are present for the actual counting of the votes. The legacy of the Student Government Association at Grambling State University will continue to touch the lives of numerous student leaders and prepare future leaders of America .