A NEW KIND OF U™ Sign up for our new Refer-a-Friend program.
Refer friends and earn rewards, 3 easy steps.
Join. Provide your email address so you can start telling your friends about WGU. Let them benefit from your experience!
Share. When you sign up you'll get your own personalized referral link to share. Post, Tweet, and DM to start sharing WGU with your friends and family!
Earn. You can earn cool WGU gear whenever your friends use your referral link to learn more about WGU.
Note: If you do not see the referral form appearing on this page, please disable any ad-blockers or pop-up blockers to allow the form to load.
Frequently asked questions
When will I hear from WGU about my referral?
A referral is considered “qualified” once your friend or family member indicates they would like to learn more about WGU by filling out our inquiry form. However, it may take a few days for a gift code to be sent to you as some referrals may require further review by a member of the referral team. If you know a friend has contacted WGU then reach out to referafriend@wgu.edu and provide their name, email, and city and state of residence so that we can verify their contact and process your referral.
Where are my previous referrals?
Referrals submitted prior to August 17, 2020, could not be transferred over to our new platform and will not appear in your referral history. WGU will still maintain a history of previously submitted referrals, but for your referral to be logged to your new account, you will need to use your unique share link when making a referral.
How do I reset my Refer-a-Friend password?
Log into your Refer-a-Friend account with your email and temporary password provided in your welcome email. Once logged in, click on the “My Account” drop in the top-right of the screen and select “My Profile.” Here you will find a blue “Change Password” button. Enter in your new password as well as your old password for verification to complete the change.
Does the person I refer need to enroll at WGU for my referral to qualify?
No, in order for us to approve a “thank you” gift for you, your friend only needs to fill out the Inquiry Form to learn more about WGU’s programs.
How many referrals can I submit?
You may refer any number of friends. If you are eligible to receive rewards however, rewards may only be provided for the first ten (10) friends who accept your referral in a twelve (12) month period and have not been previously referred by someone else.
Already part of Refer-a-Friend?
Login to your referral portal to easily share WGU with your friends, track referral activity, and view rewards.
Questions? For more information, please read our Terms and Conditions. For more help, email the WGU Referral Team at referafriend@wgu.edu.
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Teaching Degrees
BACHELOR'S WITH LICENSURE
Special Education and Elementary Education (Dual Licensure) – B.A.
Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) – B.S.
Mathematics Education (Secondary) – B.S.
Science Education (Middle Grades) – B.S.
Science Education (Secondary Chemistry) – B.S.
Science Education (Secondary Physics) – B.S.
Science Education (Secondary Biological Science) – B.S.
Science Education (Secondary Earth Science) – B.S.
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MASTER'S WITH LICENSURE
Teaching, Elementary Education – M.A.
Teaching, English Education (Secondary) – M.A.
Teaching, Mathematics (Middle Grades) – M.A.
Teaching, Mathematics (Secondary) – M.A.
Teaching, Science (Secondary) – M.A.
Teaching, Special Education (K-12) – M.A.
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GRADUATE DEGREES FOR LICENSED TEACHERS
Curriculum & Instruction – M.S.
Learning and Technology – M.Ed.
English Language Learning (PreK-12) Endorsement Preparation
Science Education (Middle Grades) – M.A.
Science Education (Secondary Chemistry) – M.A.
Science Education (Secondary Physics) – M.A.
Science Education (Secondary Biological Science) – M.A.
Science Education (Secondary Earth Science) – M.A.
IT Degrees
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – B.S.
Data Management/Data Analytics – B.S.
Network Operations and Security – B.S.
Health Information Management – B.S. (from the College of Health Professions)
Information Technology Management – B.S. Business Administration (from the College of Business)
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MASTER'S DEGREES
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – M.S.
Information Technology Management – M.S.
MBA Information Technology Management (from the College of Business)
Business Degrees
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Business Management – B.S. Business Administration
Healthcare Management – B.S. Business Administration
Human Resource Management – B.S. Business Administration
Information Technology Management – B.S. Business Administration
Marketing – B.S. Business Administration
Accounting – B.S. Business Administration
Health Information Management – B.S. (from the College of Health Professions)
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MASTER'S DEGREES
Master of Business Administration
MBA Information Technology Management
Master of Health Leadership (from the College of Health Professions)
Management and Leadership – M.S.
Data Analytics – M.S. (from the College of Information Technology)
Healthcare & Nursing Degrees
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Nursing (RN to BSN online) – B.S.
Health Information Management – B.S.
Health Services Coordination – B.S.
Healthcare Management – B.S. Business Administration (from the College of Business)
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MASTER'S DEGREES
Nursing - Education (BSN to MSN) – M.S.
Nursing – Leadership and Management (BSN to MSN) – M.S.
Nursing – Nursing Informatics (BSN to MSN) – M.S.
Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN to MSN Option) – M.S. (Available in select states)
Nursing – Education (RN to MSN Option) – M.S.
Nursing – Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option) – M.S.
Nursing – Nursing Informatics (RN to MSN Option) – M.S.
MBA Healthcare Management (from the College of Business)