Become a Member
Who can join WAGS?
WAGS is a regional association affiliated with the Council of Graduate Schools. There are two different types of members:
- Full Members: Accredited institutions of higher education in the Western United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Pacific Rim that offer Master’s and/or Doctoral degrees.
- Affiliate Members: Organizations and entities (excluding those in category 1 above) that are state or corporate sponsors of our annual WAGS meeting.
Why should my institution become a member of WAGS?
Membership has many benefits, including but not limited to:
- Annual Conference: Discounted registration rates for all employees from member institutions at our annual WAGS Conference
- Competition: The winner of your 3MT competition can compete at our WAGS Regional 3MT for prizes and recognition; the winner and audience choice awardee or runner-up will be invited to compete at the CGS National 3MT competition
- Awards: Ability to nominate your students for WAGS awards, including:
- Distinguished Master’s Thesis Awards
- STEM: Biological Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering
- Non-STEM: Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, and Business
- Innovation in Technology Award to recognize masters and doctoral student innovations
- Distinguished Master’s Thesis Awards
- Leadership: Each year WAGS holds an election to seat our Board; members are encouraged to run and participate in the leadership of WAGS
- Regional Relevance: Smaller, more intimate meetings that allow for strong collegial friendships and opportunities to share resources and problem-solve around regionally relevant issues
How much does it cost to join WAGS?
Membership in WAGS costs $350 per year per institution. This provides membership benefits to as many staff as you’d like to include. Membership fees run January-December (calendar year) and can be made online using a credit card. If you need to update your list of members from your institution, please email updated information to conted@uwlax.edu