Learn About the Experiences of Military Students at WGU
Every student is unique. We feel that your educational experience should be as individual as you are. We value our students' differences because we believe diversity brings strength, which is why we strive to be the world's most inclusive university. WGU strives to close the gap between skill and opportunity.
We work to recognize, promote, and amplify the voices of students around the country while also expanding opportunities for them. This mission motivates us to provide high-quality, equitable higher education to people from all walks of life. We work to achieve equity for all students by making college degrees more accessible.
WGU is celebrating Military Appreciation Month in November. We recognize and thank our students, alumni, and employees in the military community for their sacrifices and service to our country.
Student & Employee Spotlights
"We are here to support the Veteran community. WGU VERGE will provide a safe place for WGU Veterans and Families of Veterans to share their experiences while forming the bond of community. The VERGE will bolster our Veteran community of students by offering an authentic and valuable connection of support and understanding, providing stability as they reach for their dreams of a degree with WGU and future career success."
–WGU VERGE Owls Employee Resource Group
Advance Equity Speaker Series
The Power of Choice: My Journey from Wounded Warrior to World Champion
Join us for a conversation with Melissa Stockwell on perseverance and finding ability in disability. She was the first female American to lose a limb in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Her vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb on April 13, 2004, resulting in the loss of her left leg, above the knee. She was honored with a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for her service. Later she represented the USA as a member of the US Paralympic Swim Team where she was the first Iraq War veteran to qualify for the Paralympic Games.
Away from the field of play, Melissa co-founded the non-profit organization Dare2tri, which serves youth and adults with physical disabilities along with injured service members.
"...I needed a school that was completely online, accredited, and would work with my schedule. I was so excited to find out that WGU is competency-based. Regardless of where my military career took me, I was able to continue my work toward my degree.”
–Nathan Siebach, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
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