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Join Us for a Night Owl Networking Mixer!
Long Beach, California Night Owl Networking Mixer
Connect with fellow WGU alumni and students for an evening of networking, fun, and inspiration in Long Beach, Ca.
- Meet and mingle with Night Owls—expand your professional & social circle
- Enjoy complimentary appetizers and hear the latest WGU updates
- Learn about the AI impact on workforce and jobs for tomorrow
- Explore career support resources and win exclusive WGU swag!
When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
6:00-8:00 pm
Where: Marriott Long Beach Downtown - Promenade Atrium
111 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802
RSVP today so we can plan for food and giveaways.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Questions about this event or suggestions for future events.
Contact Diane Marin, WGU Regional Alumni Network Manager (CA, AZ, NV) at Diane.Marin@wgu.edu
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*From a 2024 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU graduates.
100% of employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.*
94% of employers said WGU graduates meet or exceed expectations*
95% of employers rated the "soft skills" of WGU grads as equal to or better than graduates from other institutions*
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Be Career Ready
Designed with input from industry leaders, our accredited programs give you the skills and credentials today’s employers need. That’s why 81% of employers said they’d hire another WGU grad.1
1: 2024 Harris Poll
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84% of WGU graduates are employed in their degree fields—and 86% are employed full-time.2
2: 2024 Harris Poll
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Average annual tuition and fees for undergraduates at WGU is $8,300 compared to $17,709 at comparable institutions. For graduate students at WGU, average annual tuition and fees is $8,856 compared to $20,513 at comparable institutions.3
3: Source: Analysis of IPEDS data, report year 2023
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