Each program has representatives to the Council who are elected on a proportional basis according to the number of students enrolled in the program. In addition, At-Large Representatives are elected from the student body as a whole.

A listing of DSC Program Representatives and At-Large Representatives is available. The DSC election for representatives is held in April. Nominees are solicited from and voted for within each discipline in March. The newly elected council elects Executive Committee and At-Large Steering Committee members at the May meeting. (No more than two members shall be from the same program.)

The new council begins its official term seven days after Commencement.