Under the direction of the Student Body President the independent branch has the responsibility of providing service activities for students and faculty, registering students to vote and keeping all UVU students informed about local, state and federal issues concerning higher education. Tasks of members include:

• Chief Justice - Works with all branches of Student Government to define and interpret UVUSA constitutional issues, serves as Parliamentarian in Student Council Meetings, oversees UVU’s delegation and student bills to the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly, provides regular legislative up-dates and coordinates lobbying efforts on a state and national level.
• Student Service President - Motivates and organizes service activities on campus and in the community for UVU students, faculty and staff, works under Volunteer Service and Learning organization, helps coordinate monthly service projects for committee members and students, supports and coordinates service between clubs, Volunteer Services and UVUSA.
• UV Leader President - Serves as president to UV Leaders and coordinates all activities and programs done in relation to student mentoring and Student Success classes.
• Assistant to the President - Assists the Student Body President with any campus campaigns, Independent Branch sponsored activities and record keeping.
• International Student Council President – Assists the office for international students and UVUSA to coordinate and oversee activities and programs for UVU students. Acts as liaison between both the UVUSA council and the ISC. Acts as President to International students and serves as a supporter to the UVUSA student council.
• Multi-cultural Representative - Assists UVUSA and the multi-cultural office, to coordinate and oversee multi-cultural activities and programs for multi-cultural scholarship students, Multi-Cultural office open houses, and other events.