How We Advance Equity at WGU
At WGU, advancing equity means creating a supportive learning environment where all students—regardless of background, socioeconomic status, or life circumstances—have access to high-quality education and the resources they need to succeed.
Accessibility & Affordability
- Keeping tuition low and offering competency-based education so students can progress at their own pace.
- Providing need-based scholarships and financial aid.
Personalized Support
- Offering mentoring, career guidance, and academic resources tailored to individual student needs.
- Using data and technology to identify students who may need additional support and providing timely interventions.
Bridging the Skills Gap
- Aligning programs with workforce demands to ensure access to career advancement opportunities.
- Partnering with employers and organizations to create pathways for our students and alumni.
Advance Equity Speaker Series (AESS)
WGU’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) team hosts this monthly speaker series as part of our commitment to change lives for the better by advancing equity and expanding access to opportunity. Our objective for this webinar series is to share insight and perspective on various DE&I topics. Each one-hour session will feature renowned DE&I experts and personalities such as Olympic gold medalist swimmer Cullen Jones, TED Talks speaker Sara Jones, executive leaders, and WGU faculty. Recordings and resource materials from each session will be available on this page after the event.
