Student Groups and Community

Whether you looking to interact with others with similar career interests, searching for an opportunity to get involved, or interested in attending visiting speaker events, students at the Trachtenberg School can get involved in a number of ways.

Student Opportunities

The Trachtenberg Student Organization: The Trachtenberg Student Organization (TSO) fosters social, academic and professional development and interaction among students. Join to meet other students and attend visiting speaker events, career development workshops, and more.

Policy & Practice Student/Alumni Groups and Networking Events: Initiated and led by students interested in facilitating meaningful discussions and strengthening student/alumni connections within policy and practice areas of interest, these are opportunities for funding from TSPPPA to either develop a group or host a networking event to enhance their professional journey.

Policy Perspectives & Student-Run Media: The Policy Perspectives journal, blog, and GW WonkCast are student-produced media providing opportunities for students and alumni to publish and discuss research based on their studies and to offer their perspectives on public policy and administration.

Women's Leadership Fellows: The Women’s Leadership Fellows program is a group of students currently enrolled at TSPPPA who meet monthly to build leadership and community through skills-based workshops, a mentoring program, and networking events.

ICMA Student Chapter: The GW ICMA student chapter aims to introduce and integrate students in the local government management profession and help students get to know ICMA members, resources and the Code of Ethics.

Pi Alpha Alpha: Pi Alpha Alpha is the Global Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration. Trachtenberg School students with a GPA of 3.70 or higher are invited to join as they prepare to graduate. The induction ceremony includes dinner and an opportunity to network with past and current inductees.