These funds enable student associations to maintain facilities and provide services. The ALU's Student Associations are governed by student committees composed of directly elected student representatives and office holders. Each committee is responsible for administering the finances of the association. The goal of the associations is to enhance University life by providing the best possible facilities, services and opportunities for interested participants. They aim to represent and safeguard the interests of attendees in matters ranging from common rights and privileges through representation and advocacy, and represent direct communication between all elements of the University.
Participation can be a bonus activity recognized by prospective employers.
There are many areas of interest within the college associations that can enhance University life. Involving yourself in the cultural, social, sporting and educational forums offered through your college association can be rewarding both personally and professionally. Bookstore Prescribed textbooks, general and reference books, students' research and dissertations, University hat, T-shirt, pen, organizer and suitcase may be purchased from the University Bookstore. The thesis is typically a written formal document, which addresses, in an original fashion, some important concern of the discipline. A thesis may require an on-campus defense.