An Initiation Fee is required upon acceptance into membership in UCGIS. The fee for those accepted into membership in the Winter is $4,000, which includes dues for the first year. The fee for those joining at the summer meeting is $5,000 and covers dues for 1.5 years. An Initiation Fee is required of regular members and affiliates. Government affiliates are billed separately.

Annual Dues are $2,000, billable in January of each year, with payment required by February 1.

Activity fees are required for various events, such as the Summer Assembly. Lower fees are charged for members and affiliates.