Young Planners' Society

Pre-Professional. Young Planners' Society at UC San Diego (YPS) is a career-oriented network for undergraduate Urban Studies and Planning students and those who are interested in city planning and related careers at UC San Diego. Founded in Fall 2018, YPS hosts regular meetings that alternate between social opportunities and professional/educational development. YPS also incorporates faculty involvement and community site visits in its programmed events. Additionally, YPS aims to connect students with both regional planning-oriented companies and local jurisdiction planning agencies to facilitate professional mentorship opportunities for students. The Young Planners' Society at UC San Diego is represented as a nationally registered planning student organization under the American Planning Association (APA) California chapter, and is locally represented under the San Diego APA chapter.