WDA Student Chapters

Student Chapters

Student chapters can be created through colleges and universities or geographic sections

The objectives of the student chapters include supporting the WDA mission as well as to:

provide students interested in wildlife health and conservation an opportunity to connect to others with similar interests.
enhance skills for students interested in pursuing careers in wildlife health or conservation.
connect students with the resources to further explore educational and professional opportunities.

These objectives can be accomplished by a chapter through exploring mentorship opportunities, hosting lectures, workshops, conferences, or field trips. The Student Activities Committee (SAC) organizes, and awards two levels of Student Chapter grants to assist in hosting the activities of their local chapter.

How to start a student chapter

Download this Introduction to the WDA, our Student Committee and Student Chapters.

Please read the Guidelines for Student Chapters, complete the Chapter Application Form and send it to the Student Committee Chair at student.activities@wildlifedisease.org.

Applications will be sent to the student member of Council for review. If accepted, the President will then inform the Council who will vote to approve or deny formation of the Student Chapter.

A fillable Annual Report Form (PDF) may be accessed here.