The Student Government Association consists of 16 voting members and functions as both an active liaison between the students and administration and a project oriented organization which mobilizes students to address campus and community concerns. Positions are obtained by election or application. The Minority Awareness Association's purpose is to share cultural similarities with all people and unify, strengthen, and raise minority awareness within the SWU family.
Membership is open to all members of an ethnic minority.
Leadership positions within MAA include President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chaplain. The choir represents the university through tours, concerts on campus, in churches, schools, and for civic and professional organizations. Generally, participants are expected to have prior choral experience and the ability to read music. Academic credit is available. The Centralian provides opportunity for involvement in the planning and creation of the annual yearbook.