Professional & Student Organizations

Whether you are currently employed in the position you desire or are searching for a new position, it never hurts to keep yourself informed, educated, and up-to-date in your professional realm. Taking time to engage in professional development opportunities not only keeps you cutting-edge within your field, it also allows you to network with other professionals and develop your professional brand – all of which can advance your career! 

Join one of WGU’s student organizations below or search for professional organizations using CareerOneStop’s Professional Organization Finder. 

WGU Student Organizations

  • American Marketing Association (AMA): The WGU Virtual Chapter provides leadership and networking opportunities, educational webinars, and other opportunities. 
  • Cybersecurity Club: Improve your computer security skills, foster strong ethics, and participate in training opportunities such as collegiate, national, and international competitions and challenges. 
  • Institute of Management Accountants (IMA): Relevant to accounting, finance, and business students, the Chapter provides leadership and networking opportunities, and access to educational webinars, courses, and publications. 
  • National Black MBA Association NBMBAA): The NBMBAA provides a platform for students, alumni, and staff of all races, genders, and backgrounds to connect with one another and with their local business community in powerful ways that can have lifelong impact. 
  • National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS): The NSLS is the largest leadership honor society in the United States. Our WGU chapter was started in 2020 and is part of the national organization with 700+ chapters and over 1.4 million members.  
  • Night Owl Network:  Connect with other Night Owls near and far with a variety of industry backgrounds. Discover and join professional interest groups, make life-long connections, and find resources to help keep your career goals on target. 
  • Women in Tech: Enrich your tech experience through organizing activities, including programming projects, career workshops, and technical sessions by academia and industry professionals.