Membership is open to all current GSSW students.
Additionally, the association serves as a link to the school's administration and faculty. Students are encouraged to become involved by serving on the various curriculum committees and on School Council, one of the major decision-making bodies of the school. Student representatives to committees and School Council have full voting privileges. Students are also encouraged to participate in the University of Houston Chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers , the Hispanic Student Association , and the Houston unit of the Bertha Capen Reynolds Society , a national organization of progressive social workers. NASW is the primary professional organization for social workers and has state chapters throughout the country.