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Stay involved Connect with other WGU alumni.

Looking to connect with other alumni? Join the Night Owl Network!

Introducing the Night Owl Network, an exclusive professional community of WGU Night Owls from around the world! 

  • Connect with other Night Owls near and far with a variety of industry backgrounds.
  • Give Back by sharing industry insights, starting a mentorship, or giving career advice.
  • Discover and join professional interest groups, make life-long connections, and find resources to help keep your career goals on target. 
Night Owl Network

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Follow WGU on social media.

Once a Night Owl, always a Night Owl. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with fellow alumni through social media. Whether you are a Facebook junkie, Instagram addict, avid tweeter, or LinkedIn networker, we have a platform for you. Don’t forget to add a new app to the list and join the Night Owl Network: home of WGU graduates ready to connect!


Apply to be an Alumni Ambassador.

Do you consider yourself WGU’s biggest fan? Are you always telling someone about your experience as a Night Owl? If so, you might have what it takes to join the ranks of fellow grads as an Alumni Ambassador. 

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Share your story.

WGU Alumni go on to do big things. Stories are how we share your success with the alumni community. The platform is big, and our audience grows everyday! Share with alumni and harness the power of the alumni network.


Refer a Friend to WGU.

The best journeys are those we take together. You already know what WGU can do for you, so help change the life of someone you know by sharing WGU with them today!

When they accept your invitation to learn more about WGU, you'll earn a $30 credit to the WGU Online Store. Your friend will be invited to apply to WGU without paying the usual application fee—a $65 value.

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Join an honor society.

Become more involved in your industry by joining honor societies, associations, and boards. 


Earn another WGU degree.

You already know how WGU works. You know the difference a degree makes. And most importantly, you know you can do it! Keep your momentum and earn another degree at WGU!

Plus, as a graduate you will receive elite applicant status. Enjoy a shorter than standard application for admission process, and automatically be moved to the front of the line for consideration.

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View Whooo's in the News.

Every day fellow Night Owls find themselves in the spotlight! Check out this ever-growing list to see what other grads are up to. 


Give back to WGU.

You know first-hand what earning a degree from WGU can do for you. Take the opportunity to give back and help fellow Night Owls as they make their way to the finish line.

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WGU Advancement is here to help even more students get access to a revolutionary education.

100% of donations to the Fellow Night Owl Scholarship will directly support current students.

Learn how you can donate to the Fellow Night Owl Scholarship and receive a philanthropy cord to wear with your cap and gown at commencement.