CGI U Program

CGI U is a community of learning, leadership, and action. While there’s no cost to participate in the program, to be a part of CGI U, students must commit to addressing a pressing global challenge or issue in their local campus or community. This pledge — called a “Commitment to Action” — takes the form of a new, specific, and measurable project that each student develops either as an individual or as a team during the 10-month program.

Extension Programs & Events

As part of CGI U’s programming, students have the opportunity to participate in events and competitions addressing the most pressing global challenges, often in collaboration with partner organizations or CGI U community members.

Alumni Community

There are many ways to stay connected with CGI U once you have completed the program. You are part of a growing global community of more than 11,800 commitment-makers who continue to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.

Partners & University Network

CGI U works closely with partners to provide a wide range of meaningful engagement opportunities for emerging leaders. CGI U actively engages with corporations, foundations, NGOs, and others to co-design and co-develop robust and relevant programming that enhances student entrepreneurial skills, provides space for community-based learning and networking, and prepares student projects for long-term success.

Annual Meeting

Students accepted into the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) program receive an invitation to attend the annual CGI U meeting hosted by President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton in partnership with a different college or university each year. The meeting convenes hundreds of student commitment-makers, alumni, university representatives, topic experts, and high-profile individuals to discuss how to turn ideas into action and address the world’s most pressing challenges.