Networking and Professional Development
- Receive discounted registration for the CGS Annual Meeting and Summer Workshop & New Deans Institute, the premier professional development and networking events for leaders in graduate education.
- Access the Dean’s Discussion Board, the only online platform for information exchange dedicated solely to graduate education.
- Participate in governance of the Council and service on advisory committees.
- Celebrate your peers with the CGS Awards and Recognition program.
Exclusive Access to CGS Resources
- Free PDFs of all CGS publications, including essential titles like The Organization and Administration of Graduate Education, Making a Grad School Plan, and resources specifically targeted to both master’s and doctoral degrees.
- 47th Presidential Administration webpage with the latest information on executive orders and regulatory changes by the administration.
- In-depth data dashboards, with expanded versions exclusive to CGS members.
- Access to members-only webinars and recordings of past events.
- Subscription to GradEdge, our member newsletter which features the latest on national issues and trends in graduate education, and Washington Insights & Highlights, our bi-monthly policy digest.
- Reduced member rates on strategic consultations to assist in tactical decision-making about the administration of graduate education on your campus.
Programs and Innovations
- Participate in the National Name Exchange (NNE), a program that aims to expand access to graduate education to support a robust and nimble workforce.
- Support the success of all students with Healthy Research Teams and Labs and curated Mentoring Resources.
- Develop AI policies and procedures for your campus that make sense for your mission.
Membership Categories
Regular Membership
United States and Canadian institutions of higher education that are significantly engaged in graduate education, research and scholarship, and the preparation of candidates for advanced degrees are eligible for Regular Membership. An applicant institution must:
- Have approval to offer graduate work, granted by an accrediting authority determined appropriate by the CGS Membership Committee
- Offer degrees in at least three distinct and separate fields or disciplines at the time of application
- Have awarded a total of at least thirty master’s degrees or ten doctoral degrees in at least three distinct and separate fields or disciplines within the three-year period immediately before the date of application
- Have a formally organized administrative unit responsible for graduate education
Associate Membership
Institutions of higher education in the U.S. or Canada that are engaged in graduate education but do not meet the requirements for regular membership, may be eligible for Associate Membership. An applicant institution must:
- Have been approved to offer graduate level work by an accrediting authority determined appropriate by the CGS Membership Committee
- Offer at least one graduate degree program at the master’s level or above
- Have awarded at least ten graduate degrees during the three-year period preceding application
Membership Dues
To learn more and request membership application materials, please contact Janice Goggins.