Student Agreements

By signing this agreement, I confirm that I have successfully completed the first four courses in the WGU Digital Marketing & E-Commerce certificate.

I understand that I will not gain access to Riipen projects until my coursework is completed.

I understand that the Riipen project is the primary component of Course 5 and must be completed within a defined timeline.

Create and set up my Riipen account by clicking the Riipen link provided in my WGU Learning Management System (LMS). This will automatically log me into Riipen and add me to the program.

Sign this agreement to unlock access to available projects.

Select a project within 3 days of receiving access to Riipen.

Set a project timeline between 4–8 weeks, with approximately 40–80 total work hours (10–20 hours per week).

Complete any required pre-surveys.

Click “Start Project” on my Riipen team page before my project start date to officially begin working with my matched employer.

Projects must be completed within 8 weeks of selecting a project. I will not begin a project unless I can commit to this timeline.

I must maintain timely communication with the employer using the Riipen platform chat.

I must submit all required deliverables, a detailed worklog, and complete all assigned surveys and milestones, including the exit survey, via the Riipen platform.

Completion of the Riipen project accounts for 50% of my fifth course grade.

The remaining 50% is based on a reflection performance assessment administered by WGU.

Conduct myself with respect and professionalism at all times

Refrain from harassment, discrimination, hate speech, threats, or abusive behavior

Understand that violations may lead to immediate removal or suspension without notice

Accept Riipen’s decision as final if removed from the experience

Be solely responsible for my actions while using the service