Become a Member

The Council of Graduate Schools welcomes your involvement and active participation by offering a number of membership and partnership opportunities.

 

Institutional Membership

Institutional membership in CGS is open to universities and colleges of higher education significantly engaged in graduate education, research and scholarship. Here you can see the institutional memberships CGS offers.

 

Corporate, Associate or Affiliate Membership

There are several memberships available to organizations, corporations, foundations and other associations interested in promoting CGS goals and furthering graduate education.

 

Membership Dues

Membership dues vary depending on level and type of membership. Here you can see a full list of the financial commitments expected of each member.

 

CGS is the leading source of information, data analysis, and trends in graduate education. Our benchmarking data help member institutions to assess performance in key areas, make informed decisions, and develop plans that are suited to their goals.

 

CGS Best Practice initiatives address common challenges in graduate education by supporting institutional innovations and sharing effective practices with the graduate community. Our programs have provided millions of dollars of support for improvement and innovation projects at member institutions.

 

As the national advocate for graduate education, CGS serves as a resource for policymakers and others on issues concerning graduate education, research, and scholarship. Based in Washington, DC, the organization provides its members with regular updates and analyses of legislative and regulatory proposals and policies that affect graduate education.
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CGS is an authority on global trends in graduate education and a leader in the international graduate community. Our resources and meetings on global issues help members internationalize their campuses, develop sustainable collaborations, and prepare their students for a global future.