every student at utah state is represented by the ususa (utah state university student association) which is composed of 17 elected student officers and 5 appointed student officers. these officers typically oversee a certain area of responsibility that is outlined in each officer's charter. responsibilities of ususa officers can range from overseeing campus events and activities to promoting and advocating for particular initiatives at the utah state legislature. in february of each school year, campaigns are launched by students who wish to serve in the following year's ususa. campaigns last one week and consist of a primary and general election in which the top two vote-getters from the primary advance to the general election and the candidate who receives a majority vote in the general election is announced as the winner.