Learning Resources for WGU Alumni (2024)

FAQs

Can WGU alumni use the library? ›

Visit the Alumni Library

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WGU Alumni Library

Download and read 150,000+ ebooks, search a database of thousands of peer-reviewed journals and general periodicals, view 40,000 profiles of global public and nonpublic companies, and more.

While WGU itself does not offer free laptops to students as a standard, certain scholarships and programs may provide access to laptops or other devices under specific criteria or financial need.

Check Out Pluralsight!

WGU has partnered with Pluralsight to offer free access to its technology skills platform that provides web development, IT certification, and on-demand training.

Western Governors University (WGU) is certainly not a diploma mill. It is an accredited and reputable online university that offers bachelor's and master's degree programs.

Do people respect a degree from WGU? Yes, they do because degrees from schools with regional accreditation are respected, and Western Governors University is a regionally accredited university. This online school offers students quality and flexible education to help them succeed in their future career options.

Introducing the Owl's Nest, 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.

Academy offers a more flexible tuition plan and a different kind of learning experience than the degree programs at WGU. Academy's courses are not themselves accredited, but the academic courses at Academy are fully transferable into WGU programs.

LinkedIn Learning Continuing Education Courses: Take advantage of FREE access to LinkedIn Learning through WGU for continued professional development and potential Continuing Education Units (CEUs)!

Actual ROI at WGU

WGU grads see a salary increase of $22,200 on average, just two years after graduating. Within four years, that number grows to $30,300 for WGU grads.

Is Microsoft Office free for WGU students? ›

Students are eligible for Office 365 Education for free, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Microsoft Teams, plus additional AI-powered classroom tools. All you need is a valid school email address. It's not a trial – so get started today.

WGU is a 100% Bring Your Own Device university and, while technology products must meet required technical specifications, students are able to select technology products based on preference.

All WGU students and staff can now access free Grammarly for Education licenses.

Each WGU course is approximately 2–4 CUs and you need approximately 120 CUs to graduate with your undergraduate degree, 30–36 CUs for your graduate degree.

At WGU, we intend to keep the cost of your education as affordable as possible. That's why the vast majority of our courses offer e-textbooks, rather than requiring hard copies. The cost of e-textbooks is covered by the Resource Fee you pay each term.

Library Passport — A fee-based service ($50 per year) through which Mason Alumni may borrow circulating books from the four University Libraries.

All members of the Queen Mary Alumni Association* are entitled to reference only access to all Queen Mary University libraries. You will need to apply for a Alumni Extra Card from the Alumni Team for a one-off cost of £10.00 for lifetime membership.

Library Access

Temple Alumni may access any Temple Libraries facility except the Law Library during open hours of operation once they have obtained an Alumni card.

Entrance to GW Libraries is available to alumni who have a physical GWorld card enabled for campus access. Alumni with a GWorld card have to access to the Gelman Library's facilities, services, and resources, including limited borrowing privileges.