The
Associated Graduate Students
is the officially recognized graduate student government at UCI, representing over 5,000 graduate and professional students.
Things we do:
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Maintain a dynamic, functional student government body.
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Keep graduate students informed about issues affecting student life
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Sit on many committees that affect student life, such as the Housing Committees, the Graduate Council, and the Council on Student Experience.
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Advocate and work for the interests of graduate students through contacts with UCI administration, faculty, students, and both internal and external entities.
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Financially support graduate student groups by paying their registration fees and supporting their events, see below.
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Participate in the annual negotiation of the Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (GSHIP).
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Sponsor annual welcome week parties and quarterly parties for graduate students.
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Events in coordination with the Anthill Pub and Grille.
Each year AGS Council dedicates a portion of its budget to fund programs and events aimed at improving the social and academic environment of the UCI campus for graduate students. For more information, see the Funding Requests page or contact the VP Admin at vpadmin@ags.uci.edu.
AGS Funding through student fees:
AGS is funded by a $9/quarter fee per graduate student or $4.50 fee for professional students. AGS’ has a long term goal to find ways to generate outside income to reduce or eliminate this fee (see the Business and Finance Committee page for more information).
For more information see our Governing Documents or check out minutes and legislation from AGS council meetings.
To get involved, check out the information on the Get Involved! page.
