The Student Government Association (SGA) serves as a liaison between the University administration and students and plays an active role in planning and coordinating student activities. Students have a voice in the governance of the University through the Student Government Association. The SGA is recognized as the official representation voice of the student body at the American University in Dubai.

The primary commitment of the SGA is to provide responsible and equitable student leadership and to mirror the opinions and concerns of all segments of the AUD's multinational student body. The SGA is composed of executive and representative members. Specialized committees are created to focus on particular tasks and operations. Regularly scheduled meetings are held throughout the academic year.

The SGA responsibilities include: supporting the Coordinator of Student Activities in the running of the campus activities, assuming financial responsibility for SGA funds and financial records, running the SGA bookstore, and striving to uphold and promote the AUD Honor Code. All students are eligible for membership.

Elections are held every spring term and officers serve one full year. In addition to the elected officers, three members-at-large are appointed by the newly elected officers upon the receipt and review of applications. These members serve on a term-by-term basis.