Association (SGA) is Averett's student governing body.
== Athletics ==
Averett competes in 23 intercollegiate varsity sports, and its athletic teams are called the Cougars. The university is a member of the Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) since the 2022–23 academic year. The Cougars previously competed in the USA South Athletic Conference (USA South) from 1978–79 to 2021–22.
=== List of teams ===
=== Facilities ===
Matches are played at "Cougars Den", in Danville, which has a maximum seating capacity of 1,500. Redevelopment of the facility began in 2014 with new turf and lights for the existing stadium, and the field being renamed "Daly Field". Further development of the stadium complex followed, with it being named "Frank R. Campbell Stadium".
== Notable alumni ==
Rossie D. Alston Jr., attorney and judge
Alexander Assefa, politician
Phil Berger, politician
Ken Boyd, politician
James E. Edmunds, politician
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