Student Government President Andy MacCracken confirmed Tuesday that he will not be seeking re-election next year.

MacCracken, a junior, said a desire to refocus on academics before further schooling influenced his decision.

“It’s been an incredible experience this year, and I’m proud of the things we’ve been able to accomplish,” he said in an e-mail. “I hope to offer my knowledge and abilities to next year’s team but will stay only as involved as the next administration wishes.”

He declined to comment on any potential endorsements for presidential candidates until later in the election season.

Undergraduate Senators Seth Rosenstein and former Speaker of the Undergraduate Senate Anthony Dunham have both announced their intentions to run for the presidency.

MacCracken’s decision to forgo an attempt for a second year as president was first reported by Mike Mayer on his blog “Inside the Undergraduate Senate.”