Become A Member

Full membership in the GCC is available to individuals who provide career and/or professional development support to graduate students and/or postdoctoral scholars at: nonprofit institutions of higher education; medical schools; research institutes; or government or nonprofit organizations in the U.S., Canada, and around the world.
Emeritus Membership and Trainee Membership benefits and costs are outlined below. For more information please contact the GCC Secretary at secretary@gradcareerconsortium.org
| Benefits of Membership | Full Membership | Emeritus Membership | Trainee Membership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to GCC member-only forums | YES | YES | YES |
| Access to GCC member list | YES | YES | YES |
| Vote in GCC elections | YES | YES | NO |
| Run for Office in GCC elections | YES | NO | NO |
| Volunteer on GCC committees | YES | YES | YES |
| Chair GCC committees | YES | NO | NO |
| Attend GCC annual conferences | YES | YES | YES |
| Attend GCC regional meetings | YES | YES | YES |
Dues for the 2025-2026 membership year will be $275 for full members, $140 for emeritus members, and $55 for trainee members. Membership dues are collected at the beginning of each fiscal year (August). Our membership year runs August - August. There is no pro-rated membership if you join midway through the fiscal year.
Your eligibility for membership will be determined by the Secretary and full membership will be granted when/if approved, and you will be notified by email. Thank you again for your interest in the GCC!
This section under construction.