WE Rise FAQ

Do I have to be a member of Junior League of Sacramento to enroll?
We welcome all women looking to gain valuable leadership experience to apply. Since classes are offered virtually, students do not need to reside in Sacramento.

Do I need to have a degree in order to apply?
There is no degree prerequisite for WE Rise. 

What is the time commitment?
The expected time commitment outside of class time is 2-3 hours per week on weeks when class is held. 

Will academic credit be issued for completing the course?
Upon completion of the program students will receive a certificate of completion and three units of credit which can be used toward Pacific’s MA, Organizational Learning and Effectiveness.

How long do I have to complete the program?
In order to receive university credit, all nine modules must be completed within two years. 

Do I have to enroll in all modules?
Once registered, you can enroll in each module individually. However, there is discounted tuition for enrolling in the entire curriculum. Also, eligibility for university credit hours is based on the completion of all modules.

Do I have to take all of the modules in sequence?
Module 1 is required before taking any of the other modules and Module 9 must be taken last. The remaining modules can be taken in any order. 

Is attendance of both sessions of each module mandatory?
Each module will meet twice per month. Both meetings are mandatory. 

What are the registration rates?
Depending on the category, the rate per single module is $130-230 and the rate per nine module bundle is $945-1625. A full breakout of fees can be found here. These rates are subject to change each academic year.

Does the Junior League price apply to all League members or only those of Sacramento?
The member rate applies to all Junior League members, not just Sacramento members. We encourage Junior League members from throughout California to participate. 

Will I receive JLS training credit for participating in the course?
Upon completion of Module 1 all participants will receive one JLS training credit, regardless of whether or not you complete subsequent modules.

Are all classes held virtually?
All classes for the 2021-22 academic year will be held virtually through Zoom.  

If I have to cancel, am I eligible for a full refund?
Refunds will be issued for requests received in advance of the first day of the month corresponding to Module 1. Please refer to the full refund policy below.

Module Bundles
WE Rise students who have purchased the nine-module bundle will receive a full refund less an administration fee of 3.00% if the request is received prior to the first day of the month corresponding to Module 1. If notified after this date the registrant may defer and participate the next time the program is offered. Refunds will be issued by check regardless of the original payment method used.

Note: registrants who purchase the bundle have two years to complete all nine modules so partial refunds will not be offered.

Individual Bundles
WE Rise registrants who have purchased an individual module will receive a full refund less an administration fee of 3.00% if the request is received prior to the first day of the month of the corresponding module. If notified after this date the registrant will have a credit to apply to a future module within the next twelve months. Refunds will be issued by check regardless of the original payment method used.