Student Onboarding Overview
This exclusive program is available to invited learners from WGU’s School of Business who have applied, met the eligibility criteria, and were selected by WGU.
Below is what to expect and how to get started.
Key Dates & Next Steps
March 5, 2026 | 2:00 PM (MDT)
Student Onboarding Session
Selected learners will attend a live onboarding session covering:
Program overview
How Riipen works
Expectations and tips for success
March 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM (MDT)
Platform Invitation & Account Setup
You’ll receive an email invitation to join Riipen and access the WGU portal.
Steps:
Click “Set password”
Complete the required fields
Select “Create account”
Set Up Your Profile
Once your account is created:
Click your user icon (top right)
Select your username → Edit Profile
Add a photo, bio, and resume
Your profile will be shared with employers, so make it count!
Project Selection & Agreements
Review your assigned project
Carefully read and sign program agreements
Once agreements are signed, your project will unlock. You can access it anytime from the Projects tab or your learner dashboard.
March 9, 2026 | 9:00 AM (MDT)
Project Start
To begin:
Set up your payment account
Complete the pre-survey
Click “Start Project”
Send a welcome message to your employer introducing yourself and your skills
After starting, use the chat to schedule a kick-off meeting with your employer and your team to clarify scope and deliverables.
Working on Your Project
Projects are team-based, but each learner is individually responsible for:
Work logs
Milestones
Final submissions
Even if submissions are shared, each student must upload their own to remain eligible for payment.
You’ll have:
An individual workspace
A team chat
Group and one-on-one employer messaging
Time Tracking
Log all hours worked (required for payment)
Hours must:
Span at least 4 weeks
Not exceed 8 hours per day
Staying on Track
Use Upcoming Tasks to create personal milestones
Watch for educator-set check-ins and deadlines
Complete required surveys and provide employer feedback
Note: Survey completion is required to finish your project.
Completion & Recognition
Once all milestones, submissions, and surveys are complete, you’ll unlock:
A certificate of completion
A digital badge
Your certificate includes project, company, and skill details and can be shared on LinkedIn or your portfolio. You may also receive employer feedback or an endorsement to support your future career goals.
The certificate includes the project and company details along with the skills you displayed while completing the project. This certificate can be used to showcase the work you have completed on your various online portfolios such as LinkedIn or a personal portfolio.
When the project and surveys are completed, you will also have the opportunity to receive direct feedback and an endorsement from your employer, which you can share with your networks to support your future career path.