To help CGS members and other website users navigate our new website, we have prepared the following list of FAQ’s:

Who is allowed access to the members-only portions of the website?

All individuals listed in an institution’s active membership record will be able to log-in to the members-only portions of the website. If you are the primary contact listed in CGS’s record of member institutions and would like to request that additional staff members be added, please contact Janice Goggins.

How do I log-in to the members-only sections?

Below are instructions for logging in to the website for the first time:

• Click Member Log-In, located on the upper right-hand corner of every screen
• In the Username field, type the email address you have provided to CGS. (Your username will never change unless you request a change in the email address CGS has on file)
• Use the default password, “Password1” (case-sensitive). You will then be prompted to choose a new password.

Having log-in problems? Contact Janice Goggins. 

When is log-in required for individuals associated with member institutions?

Log-in is required to access members-only content and benefits on the CGS website. Once logged in, you may:

• Purchasing publications at the member rate in the Online Store
• Access the Membership Directory
• Access the Member Library
• Access members-only data sets (Graduate Enrollment and Degrees by Fine Field and other data sets as they become available)
• Access the Government Relations Weekly Update
• Access the archives of the GradEdge newsletter and other archived materials

How do I access the Dean's Discussion List?

The process of subscribing to the Dean’s Discussion List is separate from the process of creating or updating a member log-in and password. Members may choose to use the same log-in information for each. If different usernames and passwords are used, however, please be sure to take note of them.

Is log-in required for individuals not associated with member institutions?

Individuals not associated with a CGS member institution will be asked to create a log-in for Online Store purchases. Please note that individuals logging in as non-members will only have access to non-member rates for CGS publications.

How do I access electronic publications in the Member Library?

The Member Library provides access to all CGS publications online at no additional cost. This service is available to institutional members (US, Canada and International) and sustaining members and corporate partners. Any administrator, faculty or staff member of a CGS member institution may access our publications in PDF format. You must log-in with your CGS username and password to access electronic publications in the Member Library. If you do not have a CGS username and password, please contact Janice Goggins.