ABOUT THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF GR ADUATE STUDENTS (APAGS) The American Psychological Association
Join APAGS and get involved! Be a
become a member of APAGS. By paying
750 First Street, NE
part of organized psychology at the
an additional $35 in addition to your
national level! For more information,
student affiliate fee, undergraduate
visit www.apa.org/apags/join or
students may also become a member
(202) 336-6014
call the APA Membership hotline at
of APAGS.
apags@apa.org | www.apa.org/apags
1-800-374-2721.
Washington, DC 20002
Make sure you have access to the criti-
When graduate students join APA as a
cal tools available to APA members by
student affiliate, they automatically
becoming a member today.
WHAT IS APAGS?
VISION AND MISSION
The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students
APAGS aspires to achieve the highest quality graduate train
(APAGS) is the voice of student concerns within the APA. APAGS
ing experience for the next generation of scientific innovators,
develops, endorses, and disseminates information to students
expert practitioners and visionary leaders in psychology. APAGS
about relevant education and training issues, legislative posi
builds a better future for psychology by serving as a united
tions and developments, and future directions or changes in
voice to enrich and advocate for graduate student development.
the field through printed resources and the website; and APAGS creates and supports opportunities for students in the form of scholarships and awards, association advocacy work, and a host of development activities. APAGS offers all its members enormous opportunities to enhance their development toward a career in psychology and shape the future of the discipline. With several thousand members, APAGS is one of the largest constituency groups of the APA,
MEMBERSHIP IN APAGS Membership in APAGS includes these benefits: Professional Identity As a member of one of the world’s largest associations for stu dents in psychology, you will have clout to shape the future of the field, representation in political and educational arenas, and access to cutting-edge science, practice, and public interest news.
as well as the largest organized group of psychology graduate
Funding and Savings
students worldwide.
Gain access to thousands of dollars in grant and award opportu
GOVERNANCE APAGS is governed by nine officers elected by APAGS members along with the chairs of five specialized subcommittees—all
nities; reduced or free registration at our annual convention; and discounts on student liability insurance, car rentals, hotels, and membership in various APA divisions.
supported by professional staff at the APA headquarters in
Publications
Washington, DC. The APAGS subcommittees include:
You’ll receive three of psychology’s top resources in the mail—
• The Science Committee (http://www.apa.org/apags/governance/ subcommittees/science.aspx) • The Committee for the Advancement of Racial and Ethnic Diversity (http://www.apa.org/apags/governance/subcommittees/ cared.aspx) • The Advocacy Coordinating Team
subscriptions to The American Psychologist, Monitor on Psychology and gradPSYCH, the quarterly magazine for students. You will have access to the APAGS-sponsored journal, Translational Issues in Psychological Science. You’ll also have access to resource guides on practicum, internship, mentoring, and thriving in school as a grad uate student. Finally, you will receive a credit toward APA journals and up to 60% off books and databases (such as PsycINFO).
(http://www.apa.org/apags/governance/subcommittees/act.aspx) • The Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity (http://www.apa.org/apags/governance/subcommittees/csogd.aspx) • The Convention Committee (http://www.apa.org/apags/ governance/subcommittees/convention-committee.aspx)
Professional Development APAGS members are eligible to serve on task forces, run for offi cial positions, access the PsycCareers database and practitioner portals, converse on LISTSERVs and social media, and participate in convention programs.
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