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WGU Coffee and Community
WGU Coffee and Community
Connect. Recharge. Build community.
Join fellow WGU Night Owls for a relaxed afternoon of coffee, conversation, and connection at Lighthouse Coffee Shop in Sparks, Nevada.
Whether you’re a current student, a graduate, or simply interested in learning more about WGU, this casual drop-in event is a great opportunity to meet others in your local community, exchange experiences, and expand your network.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, September 2
Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Location: Lighthouse Coffee Shop
325 Harbour Cove Drive, Suite 121
Sparks, NV 89434
What to Expect
- Complimentary coffee and pastry.
- Meet local WGU Night Owls.
- Learn from shared experiences and build new connections.
- WGU swag (while supplies last).
- Bring a prospective student who would like to learn more about WGU.
Whether you stay for a few minutes or the entire afternoon, we’d love to see you there. Your participation helps strengthen the WGU community in Northern Nevada.
RSVP
We can’t wait to see you!
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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*
Why WGU?
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
Get and Keep the Job You Want to Have
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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