Members of SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Council) represent their teams in a bi-weekly forum to discuss ideas and issues pertinent to the success of the UNC Athletics program. This forum provides the representatives the opportunity to offer input regarding Life Skills programs, athletic department policies, conference regulations and NCAA legislations that impact student-athletes.

SAAC is composed of two appointed representatives from each athletic team and functions to build a better sense of community among all the athletic teams. SAAC helps to promote communication between administration, coaches and students-athletes.

Two SAAC representatives along with two alternates are appointed to the Atlantic Coast Conference SAAC, which meets three times each academic year, providing feedback on issues impacting the ACC and NCAA legislation and policies affecting student-athletes.