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.
Student Chapter Resources
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
If you are interested in applying for the Student Chapter of the Year Award visit our awards page for details on how to apply.
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:
- Keep TWS updated on new officer contact information (via the officer report form)
- Share a copy of university-recognized bylaws for our records (email to KC********@******fe.org).
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.
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
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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.