National Association of Graduate-Professional Students, 501(c)(3) Representing graduate and professional students since 1987. NAGPS: Representing graduate and professional students since 1987. NAGPS has a threefold mission for the graduate-professional student community in the United States of America: (1) develop and sustain a member network to connect graduate-professional students across the United States to facilitate the sharing of information, resources, and best practices, (2) provide resources and support to empower our members to successfully serve their constituents, and (3) advocate for graduate-professional students and amplify their voices to campus, local, state, and federal policy makers.