From looking online, it seems that other ubuntu users have a drop down menu on the top right with available wifi networks, but I don't. Right now I'm using an ethernet cable and the only available options are:
Wired Connection 1
Disconnect
VPN connections
enable networking
Connection information
edit connections.
iwconfig
in a terminal and edit your question, pasting in the output. Some info about your system and the type of wireless adapter would be peachy keen too. – Organic Marble May 16 '16 at 23:05