USGBC Students: Five Fast Facts

This list will help you understand how the USGBC Students program is distinct from a chapter's Emerging Professionals committee, and how the groups can complement one another.

1. USGBC Student groups are established and coordinated through USGBC National.

2. Chapters are encouraged to work with and promote the student groups but are not responsible for their creation, administration, funding or organization.

3. Emerging Professionals (EP) committees can include students (including part-time, undergraduate and graduate-level students), but committee work is workplace and chapter-focused. Student Groups often provide a more campus-centric experience for undergraduates. It's up to the student to decide which track is most appropriate.

4. Chapters are encouraged to use their EP committees as the primary liaison between student groups and the chapter leadership.

5. EP committees are welcome to coordinate events with student groups to help students understand the next step of volunteer engagement after graduating.