For Students
CGS provides resources on a range of topics for current and prospective graduate students.
Publications Access
As a benefit of institutional membership, online access to CGS publications is provided to students at member institutions.
(Is my institution a CGS member?)
To create a new user account for publications access, complete this form. If you already have a user account for cgsnet.org, login with your username (i.e., your institutional email address) and password for access to the CGS Member Library.
By creating a user account, you agree to the Terms of Use for Electronic Publications.
Hard copies of CGS publications are also available for purchase. Read more about the CGS Member Library.
Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees, and Assistants
In 2014, the Council of Graduate Schools reaffirmed its support of what is known as the “April 15th Resolution,” which concerns the obligations of graduate institutions and prospective graduate students regarding offers and acceptances of financial support. View the Resolution. Resolution renewed October 2019.
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 voice for graduate education, CGS serves as a resource on issues regarding graduate education, research, and scholarship. CGS collaborates with other national stakeholders to advance the graduate education community in the policy and advocacy arenas.
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.
