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TWS on Campus

 

 

Student Chapters

We have more than 175 student chapters at colleges and universities across North America. Join your local student chapter to build skills, gain leadership experience and find a community that shares your passion.

Our Network

176 Institutions

Student chapters thrive on campuses across North America and beyond. Each chapter sets its own locally-focused objectives, elects officers, and manages bylaws, committees and dues. Together, they form a powerful grassroots network of future wildlife professionals.

Thousands of Dedicated Members

Student members actively network, develop careers and learn from peers and professionals. By joining The Wildlife Society, students expand those opportunities to the national and international level—plus receive The Wildlife Professional magazine, a special student newsletter and more.

 

Marine biology students looking down into an aquarium exhibit with fish and marine animals swimming in a shallow, illuminated pool.
Marine biology students observing a large indoor aquarium with shallow reef habitat, viewing marine life through glass railings in a modern aquarium setting.

Student Chapter Resources

Student Conclaves

Each year, student chapters host up to eight regional conclaves with support from TWS grants. These hands-on events give students valuable training in wildlife management, field skills and conservation, while providing unmatched networking opportunities.

Activities include: field trips, workshops (telemetry, trapping, chemical immobilization, mist-netting), field competitions, local tours, game-calling contests, quiz bowls, banquets, photography contests and guest speakers.

Contact Kristi Confortin at KC********@******fe.org for further details and for copies of the grant application.

2026 Conclaves:

  • Southeastern Section: March 19-21, hosted by University of Florida Student Chapter
  • North Central Section: March 26-29, hosted by University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Student Chapter
  • Northeast Section: April 16-19, hosted by Frostburg State University Student Chapter
  • Western Section: May 2-3, hosted by University of California Davis Student Chapter
Student Chapter of the Year Award

If you are interested in applying for the Student Chapter of the Year Award visit our awards page for details on how to apply.

Administrative Requirements and Expectations

We no longer require student chapters to meet national governance or reporting requirements. Instead, chapters follow their school’s policies—giving them more flexibility to focus on their mission.

What this means:

  • No annual or tax reports to TWS
  • No requirement for TWS (main/international) membership among officers
  • No requirement to use the TWS model bylaws
  • Chapters no longer fall under TWS’ tax exemption

We ask chapters to:

TWS Student Chapter Toolkit

Download the student chapter toolkit for helpful advice on how to run your student chapter, including advice on fundraising, student chapter operations, and professional development.

Student Chapter Toolkit
Student Chapter Advisor of the Year Award

Advisors and/or their students are invited to nominate them for the Special Recognition Award by May 1 of each year. The Special Recognition Award honors truly exceptional contributions that advance wildlife conservation, ecology, management, education and the mission of TWS. Designed to be both inclusive and prestigious, this award provides flexibility to recognize outstanding individuals, groups, students, chapters or partners whose work rises above expectations and delivers meaningful, lasting impact.

Find Your Student Chapter

Alabama

Alabama A&M University
Auburn University

Alaska

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Arizona

Arizona State University
Northern Arizona University
University of Arizona
University of Arizona, College of Veterinary Medicine
Grand Canyon University

Arkansas

Arkansas State University
Arkansas Tech University
University of Arkansas – Fayetteville
University of Arkansas – Monticello

California

California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo
Humboldt State University
San Francisco State University
University of California Davis
University of California Santa Barbara

Alberta

Lethbridge Polytechnic
MacEwan University
University of Alberta

British Columbia

Thompson Rivers University
University of British Columbia – Okanagan
University of British Columbia – Vancouver
University of North British Columbia
University of Victoria

Manitoba

University of Winnipeg
Brandon University

Ontario

Lakehead University
Trent University

Quebec

Université Laval

Colorado

Colorado State University
Colorado State University Pueblo
Western Colorado University

Connecticut

University of Connecticut

Delaware

University of Delaware

Florida

University of Florida

Georgia

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
University of Georgia

Idaho

Brigham Young University Idaho
Lewis-Clark State College
University of Idaho
Boise State University

Illinois

Southern Illinois University
University of Illinois – Champaign/Urbana
Eastern Illinois University

Indiana

Ball State University
Purdue University
Indiana State University

Iowa

Iowa State University
Upper Iowa University

Kansas

Emporia State University
Kansas State University
Pittsburg State University

Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky University
Murray State University

Lousiana

Louisiana State University
Louisiana Tech University

Maine

Unity Environmental University
University of Maine

Maryland

Frostburg State University
University of Maryland

Massachusetts

Framingham State University
Holyoke Community College
University of Massachusetts – Amherst
University of Massachusetts – Lowell

Michigan

Calvin University
Central Michigan University
Grand Valley State University
Lake Superior State University
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Northern Michigan University
University of Michigan – Flint

Minnesota

Bemidji State University
Minnesota State University Moorhead
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
University of Minnesota – Crookston
Vermillion Community College

Mississippi

Delta State University
Mississippi State University

Missouri

College of the Ozarks
Missouri Southern State University
Missouri State University
Missouri Western State University
Northwest Missouri State University
Southeast Missouri State University
University of Central Missouri
University of Missouri

Montana

Montana State University
University of Montana

Nebraska

Chadron State College
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
University of Nebraska Kearney
Wayne State College

Nevada

Truckee Meadows Community College
University of Nevada Reno

New Jersey

Rutgers University

New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico University
New Mexico State University

New York

Cornell University
Paul Smiths College
State University of New York – Cobleskill
State University of New York – ESF

North Carolina

Catawba College
Haywood Community College
North Carolina State University
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Western Carolina University
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

North Dakota

North Dakota State University
University of North Dakota
Valley City State University
United Tribes Technical College

Ohio

Hocking College
Ohio State University
University of Rio Grande

Oklahoma

Oklahoma State University
University of Central Oklahoma

Online

American Public University
Unity College

Oregon

Oregon State University
Oregon Institute of Technology

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Western University – California
Pennsylvania Western University – Clarion
Delaware Valley University
Grove City College
Keystone College
Penn State Dubois
Pennsylvania State
The Juniata College

South Carolina

Clemson University
Horry-Georgetown Technical College

South Dakota

South Dakota State University

Tennessee

Austin Peay State University
Cleveland State Community College
Lincoln Memorial University
Tennessee Technological University
University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee – Martin
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Texas

Abilene Christian University
Sam Houston State University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Sul Ross State University
Tarleton State University
Texas A&M – Commerce
Texas A&M – San Antonio
Texas A&M
Texas A&M Kingsville
Texas State University
Texas Tech University
University of North Texas
University of Texas at Tyler
University of Texas San Antonio
West Texas A&M University
Angelo State University

Utah

Brigham Young University
University of Utah
Utah State University
Weber State University

Vermont

University of Vermont

Virginia

George Mason University
Radford University
Virginia Tech
Virginia Commonwealth University
University of Richmond

Washington

University of Washington
Washington State University
Eastern Washington University

West Virginia

West Virginia University

Wisconsin

Northland College
University of Wisconsin – Madison
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point

Wyoming

University of Wyoming
Casper College

Don’t see a chapter at your institution?

Starting a chapter is easier than ever. Use the Student Chapter Resources above to learn more.

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