Resources
YOUR RESOURCE GUIDE
As a GW student, you have access to a number of resources in-person and digitally. This guide is filled with resources that current students take advantage of and is continually updated. Should you have any suggestions, please email us at supso@gwu.edu!
*NOTE: The Sustainable Urban Planning program is under the College of Professional Studies (CPS), home to other professional programs. For more information, visit the CPS homepage.
*COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Students are required to upload their COVID-19 vaccination information in order to register for classes.
GW RESOURCES
GW Information: (202) 994-4949
CPS Admissions: (571) 553-0161 || applycps@gwu.edu
GW Financial Aid: (202) 994-6620 || finaid@gwu.edu
GW Student Accounts Office: (202) 994-7350 || sao@gwu.edu
GW Registrar's Office: (202) 994-44900 || registrar@gwu.edu
GW Military & Veterans Services: (202) 994-9570 || vetserve@gwu.edu
GW Libraries: (202) 994-6558 || gelman@gwu.edu
GW Writing Center: (202) 994-3765|| gwriter@gwu.edu
GW Colonial Health Center: (202) 944-5300 || chcadmin@gwu.edu
GW Disability Support Services: (202) 994-8250 || dss@gwu.edu
College of Professional Studies
(202) 994-2083 || cps@gwu.edu
GW Arlington Education Center
(703) 248-6200 || arldesk@gwu.edu
GW TECHNOLOGY
STUDENT SUCCESS TEAM
CPS Career Services
Our Career Services office is a valuable resource for SUP and CPS students that provides personalized attention and focused resources to meet your professional goals. Nicole Mintz, Director of Career Services, provides one-one-one coaching, programming, and other resources to assist students and alumni in exploring opportunities, develop job search strategy, and sustain lifelong career success. Her expertise is extremely valuable and has helped hundreds of students move into their professional careers with ease. Students who would like to speak with Nicole should schedule an appointment to advance their professional development!
CPS Library Liaison
Misty Trunnell is our CPS librarian for students, faculty, and staff. Misty is a valuable resource with extensive background in social collections research throughout the DMV. Students looking for assistance with research should contact Misty for an appointment.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SUP Email SignaturesSUPSO has developed professional email signatures for students to use in their GW email accounts. Please remember, you represent SUP and SUPSO by updating your email signature.
We also highly encourage you to add in a Profile Picture to your GW email account. If you're interested in getting a professional headshot, check out the Professional Headshot Booth in the Center for Career Services located on the Foggy Bottom Campus.
Student Memberships
American Planning Association (APA)
The American Planning Association (APA) is an organization comprising of over 40,000 members from 90 countries, 47 different chapters across the US, and 23 divisions across a wide range of planning topics. Locally, 3 chapters represent the DMV area:
National Chapter Area (Washington, DC, Montgomery & Prince George's Counties, MD)
Membership to the APA is FREE for students, SUP students should take advantage of this by signing up through the APA's Student and New Planners page.
US Green Building Council (USGBC)
The US Green Building Council (USGBC) strives to transform communities and building design, operating through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, an ecologically-oriented building certification program. The USGBC works toward environmental and socially responsible environments to improve the quality of life.
Membership to the USGBC is FREE for students, giving students the ability to learn more about the green building community. Become a member by joining the growing cohort of LEED-certified students in the SUP program.
Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)
The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) is a group of New Urbanist idealists across many different professions, including urban planning and geography. Connected to a powerful group focused on walkable urbanism, CNU provides valuable tools to sharpen knowledge on architecture and community.
Membership to the CNU is FREE for students, giving students access to their member directory, monthly newsletter, chapter membership, and CNU-A eligibility. To join, visit CNU's Membership webpage.
Young, Innovative Professional Planning Superstars (YIPP)
The Young, Innovative, Professional Planning Superstars (YIPPS) is a Washington, DC-based networking group filled with planning professionals. Hosting daily events region-wide, YIPPs implores you to explore and get involved in the local urban planning community. Members will receive job openings, events, and other information useful to urban planners.
To join YIPPs, follow the procedures listed on their website.
