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Alumni Communities, Chapters, and Honor Societies
Join Fellow Night Owls Through These Online Communities
WGU offers a vibrant online alumni network that connects graduates across a wide range of industries and fields. These communities provide valuable resources—including career services, networking opportunities, and ongoing professional development.
By fostering camaraderie and lifelong learning, WGU’s alumni communities help graduates stay connected and continue to thrive long after graduation.
Ask A Grad
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. See how it works.
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. With WGU alumni working across the country in thousands of industries and organizations, Ask A Grad is a valuable tool to tap into a broad network of shared knowledge and support.
WGU Connect
WGU Connect continues to be an essential part of the student experience—and now, it’s just as valuable for alumni. With vibrant communities like the Alumni Network and the Career and Professional Development group, this platform helps graduates stay engaged, grow their networks, and support the next generation of Night Owls.
- Alumni: Share your experiences, offer advice, connect with peers, and explore opportunities. Whether you're looking to mentor others or expand your own professional circle, the Alumni Group is your space to stay involved.
- Career: Tap into career conversations, job-search strategies, and industry insights. The Career Group offers ongoing support and resources to help you grow, no matter where you are in your professional journey.
WGU Connect was a key part of your success as a student—now, it’s your launchpad for continued connection and career development. Log in, join the conversation, and keep the Night Owl network strong!
The Owl's Nest
Just because you’ve graduated doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! The Owl’s Nest is still your place to connect, earn rewards, and stay active in the WGU community.
Alumni can continue to complete challenges, participate in fun activities, and earn daily bonus points—just like during your student days. Those points add up fast and can be redeemed at the WGU Store for awesome free swag!
You can also take advantage of the WGU Refer-a-Friend program to help others start their own WGU journey. Use your personal referral link or share your story directly through the form on your Owl’s Nest profile.
Stay connected, have fun, and keep racking up those rewards—you’ve earned it! Questions? Email owlsnest@wgu.edu.
LinkedIn - WGU Alumni Group
Stay connected with the WGU Night Owl community on the world’s largest professional networking platform. The WGU Alumni Group on LinkedIn is a private space for graduates to network, share career advice, post opportunities, and celebrate each other’s achievements.
It’s a great way to stay engaged with fellow Night Owls, grow your professional connections, and align your LinkedIn presence with WGU. Whether you’re hiring, job searching, or just staying in the loop—this group is your hub for ongoing support and connection beyond graduation.
Alumni Chapters and Honor Societies
WGU Alumni Ambassadors
Passionate about your WGU experience? As an Alumni Ambassador, you can give back to the Night Owl community by sharing your story, supporting students, and representing WGU in your local area. From mentoring and networking to participating in events and outreach, ambassadors play a vital role in strengthening the WGU network.
Build valuable skills, expand your connections, and make a difference—on your schedule and in ways that matter to you.
National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
The NSLS is the nation’s largest leadership honor society, with over two million members from more than 800 schools across the country, including over 41,000 at WGU. If you missed your chance to be a part of our chapter as a student, we have good news! You can join now to take advantage of everything the NSLS has to offer as an alumni.
Women in Technology
Stay connected and continue making an impact with the Women in Technology Alumni Chapter at WGU. This community brings together graduates who are passionate about supporting and advancing women in tech through networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Members gain access to events, resources, and a supportive network designed to help you grow your career while giving back to the next generation of learners.
The Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society
WGU School of IT - Cybersecurity
The Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society is the academic and professional honor society for homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, cyber and information security, and all protective security disciplines. The mission of the society shall be to promote critical thinking, high scholarship and professional development; to further enhance the ethical standards of the protective security professions; and to cultivate a high order of personal living. In addition to its academic purpose, the society is strongly committed to helping communities prepare for safety and emergency conditions and sponsors many types of informational events throughout the year.
Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chapter
WGU School of Education
Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chapter at WGU invites School of Education graduates to apply for Kappa Delta Phi membership.
Kappa Delta Pi sustains an honored community of diverse educators by promoting excellence and advancing scholarship, leadership, and service.
Sigma Honor Society
WGU Leavitt School of Health
Sigma – Global Nursing Excellence (International Honor Society of Nursing) established a WGU affiliated chapter in 2017 and has members across all 50 states. The mission of Sigma is to advance global health through nursing scholarship, leadership, and service. The WGU Psi Upsilon chapter supports this mission through its activities and encourages nursing graduates to consider membership as nurse leaders.
Email psiupsilonchapter@wgu.edu for membership details.
New and Growing Communities
Because WGU is a nontraditional university offering an online education experience, our alumni community stretches far and wide throughout the world. With students graduating every single day, our community’s growth and impact is rapid and powerful. Click the links or email to learn more about these communities.
- WGU Alumni Employee Resource Group (for WGU employee graduates) - Jeff Burton jeff.burton1@wgu.edu
- WGU Distinguished Graduate Awardees (invitation only) - Jeff Burton jeff.burton1@wgu.edu
- Cybersecurity Professionals - Diane Marin diane.marin@wgu.edu
- California Tech Impactors Network - Diane Marin diane.marin@wgu.edu
- Nursing Student Association - Diane Marin diane.marin@wgu.edu
- American Marketing Association (AMA) - Michelle Stepp michelle.stepp@wgu.edu
- WGU Central Region Alumni Chapter - Shanell Murphy shanell.murphy3@gmail.com, Roxanne Bohach roxanne.bohach@wgu.edu
WGU in Your Region
Have questions or want to get involved? Meet your WGU Alumni Regional Manager.
Curious about what’s happening in your area? Interested in attending a future WGU event, or have an idea you’d love to share? Reach out to the Regional Manager for your area—we’d love to hear your thoughts and help you stay connected locally.
Danielle Blondin, Northeast Region
Danielle.Blondin@wgu.edu
Roxanne Bohach, Central Region
Roxanne.Bohach@wgu.edu
Michelle Stepp, Southeast Region
Michelle.Stepp@wgu.edu
Ginny Ersery, Midwest Region
Ginny.Ersery@wgu.edu
Nancy Fitzgerald, South Region
Nancy.Fitzgerald@wgu.edu
Stacy Knoll, Northwest Region
Stacy.Knoll@wgu.edu
Diane Marin, West Region
Diane.Marin@wgu.edu
