The purposes of the Association of Communication Graduate Students organization are to:

• Enhance communication among Communication graduate students and between students and faculty and to provide a social arena for that purpose;
• Provide community service to students and the public;
• Promote the professional development of graduate students by aiding them in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to function as professionals in teaching, scholarship, and related professions;
• Aggressively pursue opportunities to advance the professional and political position of Communication graduate students.