Frequently Asked Questions
Membership
How do I become a WTS member?
Welcome to WTS! WTS membership lasts 12 months, starting the first day of the month the membership begins.
On this website, click "Join WTS." This will lead you to create an account to help you manage your membership. Log into MyWTS, and click "Become A Member" on the left-hand menu to start the application. Select your preferred membership level and local chapter, then submit payment. Look out for welcome emails from WTS International and your base chapter to get connected quickly.
How do I renew my membership?
Renew your annual WTS membership by logging into your MyWTS account. If you need help logging in, be sure to double check your username (in your original confirmation email) and password. You can reset your password and get a new copy of your username by clicking 'Forgot Password.'
If your membership or invoice has expired, log into your MyWTS account and click "Become A Member" restart your membership.
Which membership level should I choose?
Visit our Membership information to learn which membership (Professional, Executive, Student, and Retired) is best for your current work experience.
How do I change my chapter?
Log into your MyWTS account, and adjust the base chapter in My Account > My Profile. The change will be immediate.
How do I upgrade my membership?
Email the WTS International Membership team to adjust your membership level. Please note that refunds are only available 72 hours after paying your dues.
How do I determine my current membership status?
Log into MyWTS. Click Membership > Membership Summary to see your current membership status. If this page does not reflect an active membership or is unavailable in the menu, you will need to reinstate your membership by clicking "Become A Member" in that same menu.
How do I manage an employer-sponsored membership?
Reach out to your employer’s local WTS representative. Chapter leadership may be able to help identify this representative. Chapter contact information is available.
How do I manage a chapter-sponsored membership?
Reach out to your local WTS chapter to manage your sponsored membership. Chapter contact information is available.
Why doesn't my membership invoice include a separate invoice/line for my chapter?
WTS membership invoices have been streamlined and consolidated into one invoice covering both your International and Base Chapter membership dues. We hope this simplifies your dues payments whether through your company or through the member portal.
Navigating MyWTS
How do I reset my MyWTS password or locate my username?
Click the password reset link on the login page. If the email expires, simply click the link again to have a new one resent to you. If you do not receive a reset email, contact WTS International Helpdesk.
I am a chapter leader and don’t see Chapter Leader Resources when I login.
Ensure that your leadership roster has been submitted if you just had an election, and follow up with with the WTS International Membership team.
How do I add my employer to the existing companies list?
Contact WTS International and provide the name of the company, its website, and headquarters address.
WTS International Meetings & Events
I am an AICP and I need credit from a WTS International or WTS International chapter event. How do I get credit?
WTS International submits CM credits to the American Planning Association upon receiving the information from the chapter and/or we submit our own event on the APA website. To view credits that have been approved please go to: https://www.planning.org/cm/search/ If you don’t see an event here, you can contact us or your chapter depending on the event.
Where can I find a list of all WTS event policies?
Please see a full list of attendee policies for WTS International events on our website. Contact your WTS Chapter for specific expectations for their meetings & events.
Corporate Partnerships
How do I become a Corporate Sponsor for my local WTS chapter?
Reach out to your local WTS chapter officer to manage your local sponsorship opportunities. Chapter contact information is available on our website.
How do I become a Corporate Partner with WTS International?
Contact WTS International staff to discuss corporate membership at a national level and its many benefits.
Scholarships & Awards
I don't have access to the Scholarship application in MyWTS. How do I get access?
The WTS Foundation scholarships and Partner awards are hosted on a new platform as of Fall 2025. Look for information on this in your email or with your local WTS Base Chapter.
In the meantime, double check your membership to be certain it is active, and ensure that your chapter officer(s) have completed the annual Chapter Leader Roster. Only active WTS chapter leadership are able to submit applications for WTS scholarships and awards.
Where can a letter of recommendation be sent outside of the application?
All letters submitted by a Base Chapter should be sent to the WTS Helpdesk with the name of the applicant in the Subject Line.
If you're an applicant, submit your letter of recommendation to your Chapter's Scholarship Chair.
I attend school internationally. Am I eligible for the Strategic Partner scholarship?
Yes, as long as you (the applicant) meet the criteria of the category.
Are high school students eligible for a Strategic Partner scholarship?
No, an applicant must be at least a college freshman in order to apply.
Are high school students eligible for a Chapter submitted scholarship?
Yes, the Junior College scholarship is open to High School Seniors and must be submitted through the local WTS Chapter.
As an individual, can I submit a nomination for a Recognition Award?
No, all Recognition Award nominations must be submitted by a local Chapter Leader.