Registration
68th ANNUAL
Western Association of Graduate Schools (WAGS) Conference
April 1–3, 2026 | A virtual event
Showcasing the Heart of Graduate Education
Invite your students to participate!
Each paid registration comes with a complimentary student registration — perfect for supporting the next generation. Need more? Add extra student registrations for only $25 each.
| Registration type | Register by March 1 | Register March 2–31 |
|---|---|---|
| WAGS Member 1st attendee: | $250 | $300 |
| WAGS Member Additional attendee* | $200 | $250 |
| Non-Member | $350 | $400 |
| Student** | $25 | $25 |
Enjoy a discounted rate when you purchase 5 or 10 registrations from the same institution.
| Registration Type | Register by March 1 | Register March 2–31 |
|---|---|---|
| Member: Package of 5 registrations | $950 | $1,200 |
| Member: Package of 10 registrations | $1,750 | $2,250 |
| Non-Member: Package of 5 registrations & discounted membership*** | $1,200 | $1,450 |
| Non-Member: Package of 10 registrations & discounted membership*** | $2,250 | $2,750 |
Registration includes: Online conference sessions.
Cancellations: We understand plans change — a $25 fee per person fee applies to cancellations through March 31, 2026 (e.g., $125 for a 5-person package). No cancellations after March 31, 2026. Substitutions are welcome.
Credit Card Surcharge: A 3% credit card surcharge will be applied to all registration fees paid by credit card. If you prefer to pay by check, select "Bill Me" on the checkout page; note that the surcharge will still be displayed on your statement, but will be adjusted after the registration has been submitted. An updated statement will be emailed to you within 3 business days.
*WAGS Member Additional attendee pricing is only available with the purchase of a WAGS Member registration.
**Note: 3MT participants are not required to complete the official registration form. However, to participate in the WAGS 3MT, the institution must submit their nominee to participate in the WAGS 3MT Competition. Nomination instructions are available on the WAGS 3MT Competition website and are due by February 28, 2026.
***Non-member institutional packages include discounted membership through June 30, 2026. The confirmation email sent upon conference registration will provide next steps for completing your membership registration.
WAGS is contracted with University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Graduate & Extended Learning to provide conference services. Communication regarding WAGS membership and the annual conference will come directly from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Graduate & Extended Learning.