Unlock Your Potential: A Comprehensive Guide to WGU Alumni Benefits Programs
Western Governors University (WGU) is committed to supporting its graduates long after they've earned their degrees. With a vast network of over 400,000 alumni, WGU provides a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to foster continued growth, connection, and career advancement. Upon graduation, every student automatically becomes a lifelong member of the WGU Alumni Association at no cost, gaining access to a wealth of resources and opportunities.
Lifelong Membership and Community
Once a Night Owl, always a Night Owl. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with fellow alumni through social media. WGU’s alumni network has grown significantly, with graduates living in all 50 states. The university understands that the journey doesn't end at graduation; it evolves. The WGU Alumni Association provides a platform for continued engagement, offering various avenues for alumni to connect with each other, share experiences, and build a supportive community.
WGU Connect: Your Alumni Launchpad
WGU Connect continues to be an essential part of the student experience-and now, it’s just as valuable for alumni. WGU Connect was a key part of your success as a student-now, it’s your launchpad for continued connection and career development. Alumni can share their experiences, offer advice, connect with peers, and explore opportunities. It serves as a hub for career conversations, job-search strategies, and industry insights.
Alumni Events: Networking and Engagement
WGU hosts in-person and virtual events across the country to help alumni stay connected, build community, and strengthen their professional network. From local meetups and industry gatherings to regional celebrations and virtual workshops, alumni events offer meaningful ways to engage with fellow Night Owls and expand your circle.
Ask A Grad: Micro-Mentoring Platform
Ask A Grad is a micro-mentoring platform that connects Night Owls with real WGU graduates. Students can ask questions about degree programs, career outcomes, work-life balance, and more. Their questions are routed to graduates with relevant experience, offering a personal and authentic look into the WGU journey. As a WGU alum, you can both answer and ask questions. If a question lands in your inbox, consider replying-it’s a great way to give back and share your experience. You can also use the platform to connect with fellow graduates.
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WGU Alumni Podcast
In 2020, the alumni team launched the WGU Alumni Podcast as a new way to engage with its growing alumni base. Each episode highlights the incredible work that our alumni are doing in their local communities and the impact it is having.
Career Development Resources
WGU is constantly seeking ways to provide its graduates with the tools they need to succeed in the next phase of their lives. The university recognizes that career advancement is a lifelong pursuit and offers a range of resources to support alumni in their professional endeavors.
Resume Reviews and Interview Preparation
WGU stays by your side, offering resume reviews and interview prep to help alumni present themselves effectively to potential employers.
Career Counseling and Resources
Alumni can tap into career conversations, job-search strategies, and industry insights through WGU Connect and other career-focused initiatives.
Continuing Education and Further Learning
Most of you are lifelong learners. We love that and fully support that with the Alumni Library. Search until your heart's content. Another degree could be the crucial next step you need to take. WGU champions the concept of lifelong learning and provides avenues for alumni to continue their education and expand their knowledge base.
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Alumni Library
The Alumni Library offers a wealth of resources for continued learning and personal enrichment.
Exclusive Scholarship Opportunities
This is an exclusive scholarship available to WGU alums who are interested in pursuing a master's degree. For WGU grads who are considering pursuing another degree, now is the perfect time to apply and get started. This scholarship will be credited to your account at the rate of $625 per six-month term, renewable up to four terms. WGU provides exclusive scholarship opportunities for alumni seeking to further their education, making advanced degrees more accessible and affordable. This scholarship is one of many. Scholarship opportunities are made possible in part by the generous support of many companies, foundations, partner organizations, and individuals, including WGU alumni, faculty, and staff.
WGU Community College Partner Scholarship
WGU is accepting applications for the WGU Community College Partner Scholarship, a competitive scholarship valued at up to $2,000 per student (applied at the rate of $500 per six-month term for up to four terms). WGU will award the scholarships to new students enrolling in any of its more than 50 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in business, information technology, teacher education, and health professions, including nursing. The scholarship is open to new WGU students who have been officially admitted to WGU. While multiple scholarships will be awarded, it is a competitive program, and scholarships will be awarded based on a candidate’s academic record, financial need, readiness for online study, and current competency, as well as other considerations.
Discounts on Continuing Education
WGU has partnered with Therapy Trainings to offer discounted continuing education for graduates working in behavioral health, counseling, social work, and related fields. Alumni receive a 15% discount on all courses by entering the code “WGU” at checkout.
Competency-Based Education
WGU’s innovative approach to learning, called competency-based education, measures learning rather than time spent in class. Students earn their degrees by demonstrating mastery of the subject matter they need to know to be successful-real-world competencies developed with employer input.
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Financial Benefits and Discounts
Who doesn’t love a good discount? There's something for everyone. WGU understands the importance of financial well-being and offers a variety of discounts and benefits to help alumni save money on everyday expenses.
Dell University Program
WGU Night Owls receive special pricing on Dell personal computing products through the Dell University Program.
AT&T Discount
You can also visit any AT&T retail location and provide FAN #3303707 for equipment and rate plans. Please be prepared to show your WGU Student ID.
BenefitHub
Enjoy discounts and cash back on hundreds of brands you already love. Shop and save on national deals, earn cash back to use on future purchases-or just get paid! BenefitHub is a discount marketplace filled with deals for everyday purchases, special occasions, travel, and more.
Legacy Scholarship
When a family member earns a degree, they’re not the only ones who benefit-you do, too. A degree can improve a family’s financial situation. It can set a strong example for others to follow. As the child or spouse of a WGU grad, you witnessed firsthand the hard work, the dedication, and the joy of every success-small and large-on your family member’s journey to a degree. Take advantage of this opportunity to apply for the Legacy Scholarship and enjoy the WGU journey-and the career results-yourself!
Recognition and Pride
WGU provides avenues for alumni to showcase their achievements and celebrate their affiliation with the university.
Diploma Frames and Class Rings
Showcase your achievement with a high-quality, affordable frame from Balfour. Celebrate your WGU journey with a custom class ring from Balfour. Diploma covers are distributed at no charge to graduates who participate in a commencement ceremony. WGU graduates receive a complimentary diploma upon completing their program. Paradigm also offers 11” x 14” diplomas.
WGU Pennant for Educators
If you are a graduate of the WGU School of Education and are currently teaching, we’d love to send you a free WGU pennant to display in your classroom.
Honorary Degrees
Since 2002, we've honored over 20 individuals with honorary degrees. Honorees are selected based on their significant and impactful contributions to their respective industries, the field of education, or directly to WGU itself.
Giving Back and Paying It Forward
Many WGU alumni are using their education to help improve the lives of others in their communities.
Referral Program
You already know how WGU works. You know the difference a degree makes. And most importantly, you know you can do it! When they accept your invitation to learn more about WGU, you'll earn a $30 credit to the WGU Online Store.
Elite Applicant Status
Plus, as a graduate you will receive elite applicant status. You know first-hand what earning a degree from WGU can do for you.
Sharing Success Stories
Stories are how we share your success with the alumni community. The platform is big, and our audience grows everyday!
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