CUGS comprises the following programs and offices:

• The Cities Program
• Community Learning Initiative (CLI)
• Office of International Programs (OIP)
• International Students and Scholars
• Office of Community Relations (OCR)
• Trinfo.Café
   

It also maintains strong connections to:

• Office of Internship Programs
• The Human Rights Program 
• Office of Community Service and Civic Engagement

The center offers a number of student research, grant, and engagement programs, including:

• The Davis Projects for Peace
• Technos Japan Tour
• The Tanaka Student Research Grant
• The Levy Research Fund for Urban Studies
• The Grossman Research Fund for Global Studies

A staff coordinator of CLI also administers students’ research and engagement programs.