WGU ALUMNI: JOIN AN HONOR SOCIETY
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The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is the largest honor society in the country with more than 700 chapters and 1.3+ million members. The WGU Chapter was founded in 2021 and only invites students that meet the membership criteria, which is based on academic progress (SAP).
NSLS members have access to an exclusive Job Board, more than $350,000 in scholarships annually, and Speaker Broadcasts from industry leaders such as Bill Gates, Arianna Huffington and Dr. Bernice King. Through small team meetings, members build a strong community with their peers, even virtually. Learn more at nsls.org or email nsls@wgu.edu.
School of Business
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Cybersecurity
The Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society is the academic and professional honor society for homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, cyber and information security, and all protective security disciplines. Learn more about the organization on their website: www.SecurityHonorSociety.org. The mission of the Society shall be to promote critical thinking, high scholarship and professional development; to further enhance the ethical standards of the protective security professions; and to cultivate a high order of personal living. In addition to its academic purpose, the Society is strongly committed to helping communities prepare for safety and emergency conditions and sponsors many types of informational events throughout the year. Apply for membership to TOSSNHS.
School of Education
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Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chapter at Western Governors University invites WGU Teachers College/School of Education graduates to apply for Kappa Delta Phi membership.
Kappa Delta Pi strives to sustain an honored community of diverse educators by promoting excellence and advancing scholarship, leadership, and service.
Leavitt School of Health
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Nursing
Sigma – Global Nursing Excellence (International Honor Society of Nursing) established a chapter affiliated with WGU in July 2017. Chapter members reside in 50 states and include WGU faculty, current students, WGU graduates inducted as students, and accomplished nurses who applied as nurse leaders. The mission of Sigma is to advance global health through nursing scholarship, leadership, and service. Our WGU Psi Upsilon chapter supports the mission in all activities and encourages nursing grads to consider membership as nurse leaders. To review the eligibility criteria and apply for membership. For details, visit the Sigma Nursing Centered website or email psiupsilonchapter@wgu.edu
